Radiation and chemotherapy induced cystitis

Case contributed by Dr. Taha Mohammad Taha
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Patient with a history of ALL, undergoing radiation for bone marrow transplantation. The patient presents with gross hematuria and abdominal pain.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

PA U/S

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Info
  • abnormal urinary bladder wall with diffuse and focal irregular thickening
  • prominent hypervascularity of the wall is noted on color Doppler study
  • turbid bladder contents compatible with blood products

Case Discussion

Both radiation and chemotherapy can result in severe hemorrhagic cystitis.

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