Presentation
Abdominal pain and palpable abdominal mass.
Patient Data
Age: 85 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Massive bladder simulating pelvic mass on AXR
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Large opacity within the pelvis extending into the abdomen displacing loops of gas-filled bowel.
Case Discussion
The patient had dementia and on further history and examination, was found to be in urinary retention. Bedside ultrasound confirmed a massively filled urinary bladder and a catheter was inserted which immediately relieved the symptoms. The patient was known to have significant prostatomegaly.