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This study details an unusual case of fictitious bladder stones that resisted all standard endourological treatments. These unbreakable foreign bodies highlight diagnostic challenges in urology.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Intra-vesical foreign bodies are uncommon urological conditions.
  • Etiologies range from iatrogenic causes to self-insertion due to various motivations.

Observation:

  • A unique case of fictitious bladder stones was encountered.
  • These foreign bodies presented as bladder stones but were unusually resilient.

Findings:

  • Standard endourological techniques failed to break or remove the fictitious bladder stones.
  • The case underscores the limitations of conventional methods in specific scenarios.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering unusual etiologies for bladder foreign bodies.
  • May prompt re-evaluation of diagnostic and treatment protocols for recalcitrant intra-vesical anomalies.

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