FOREIGN BODY IN URINARY BLADDER: AN UNUSUAL PRESENTATION

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Medical Case Reports

Background:

• Foreign bodies in the male urinary bladder are uncommon due to the protective length of the urethra.
• Rounded objects pose a particular challenge for introduction into the bladder.

Observation:

• A middle-aged male with a thin build and mild psychiatric disturbances presented with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).
• Investigations revealed an intact bangle within his urinary bladder.

Findings:

• The foreign body, an intact bangle, was successfully removed endoscopically using a cystoscope.
• The patient experienced both irritative and obstructive LUTS.

Implications:

• This case underscores the possibility of rare foreign body presentations in the urinary tract.
• Management involved surgical intervention and subsequent psychological support.