Pelvic gunshot wound and bladder hematoma

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Alleged history of gunshot

Indwelling catheter (IDC) in situ. Soft tissue fat stranding and subcutaneous gas extending into the pelvis. 

Large filling defect within the bladder. 

Case Discussion

This patient was shot through the pelvis, with resultant large luminal clot in the bladder.

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