Urinary bladder stone

Case contributed by J. Ray Ballinger
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of gross hematuria and pelvic pain.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

ct

A large spiculated calcification is seen in the bladder on this unenhanced CT scan. The patient had no renal stones or other known urinary tract pathology. A few smaller stones are present as well.

Case Discussion

Bladder stones are more commonly seen in males than females. Bladder outlet obstruction or foreign body are common causes. Other causes are infection and spinal cord injuries. Bladder calculi may be small or large and may occur as single or multiple stones.

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