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A foreign body self-inserted via the urethra into the bladder: pocket battery
Ali Ayyildiz1, Mesut Gürdal, Bariş Nuhoğlu
1Ankara Education and Research Hospital, Department of 2.Urology Clinic, Turkey.
International Urology and Nephrology
|April 10, 2004
Summary
A man experienced bladder discomfort from a self-inserted pocket battery. This unusual case highlights compulsive foreign body insertion into the urinary bladder.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Foreign body insertion into the urinary bladder is uncommon.
- Self-insertion of objects can lead to significant urinary tract issues.
Observation:
- A 37-year-old male presented with severe dysuria and pollacuria.
- Physical examination revealed a foreign body within the bladder.
Findings:
- The foreign body was identified as a pocket battery.
- The patient compulsively inserted the battery into his bladder.
Implications:
- This case represents the first reported instance of pocket battery self-insertion into the bladder.
- Such occurrences necessitate thorough patient evaluation for underlying compulsive behaviors.
- Awareness among clinicians is crucial for diagnosing and managing rare foreign body presentations.