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[Incomplete sagittal septum of the bladder]
M Bret-Zurita1, E Cuesta, R Morales
1Departamento de Urología, Hospital La Paz, UAM, Madrid, España.
Archivos Espanoles De Urologia
|October 19, 2000
Summary
This study presents a rare case of incomplete sagittal septum of the bladder in a young patient with lower limb paralysis. The condition, characterized by an "apple heart" bladder, required no treatment.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Radiology
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Incomplete sagittal septum of the bladder is a rare congenital anomaly.
- This condition involves a septum partially dividing the bladder, with communication between the cavities.
Observation:
- A case is described in a young, asymptomatic patient with paralysis of both lower limbs.
- Diagnosis was confirmed via intravenous urography five years post-accident.
- Radiological findings included an "apple heart" shaped bladder with reduced capacity.
Findings:
- The presented case adds to the limited literature on incomplete sagittal septum of the bladder.
- The anomaly was incidentally discovered in a patient with neurological deficits.
- No intervention was necessary for this specific case.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of recognizing rare bladder anomalies, even in asymptomatic individuals.
- Suggests that incomplete sagittal septum may be associated with other conditions or discovered incidentally.
- Further case reports are needed to fully understand the spectrum and clinical significance of this rare condition.