Emphysematous cystitis
Presentation
Diabetic patient with acute abdominal pain.
Patient Data
Age: 90
Gender: Female
From the case:
Emphysematous cystitis
X-ray
Frontal
Abdominal x-rays shows air surrounding de bladder with an air fluid-level, highly suggestive of emphysematous cystitis.
From the case:
Emphysematous cystitis
CT
Axial non-contrast
Pelvic NECT confirms the diagnosis (only part of the pelvis shown because of metallic artifacts rending the rest of the exam useless). No extra-luminal air. There is a thickening of the bladder secondary to the inflammatory process.
Case Discussion
Emphysematous cystitis refers to gas forming infection of the bladder wall.
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