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Spontaneous Bladder Rupture Masquerading as Pseudo-diverticulum
M Raghavendran1, Kiran G Kumar1, A Venugopal2
1Department of Urology, Apollo BGS Hospitals, Mysore, Karnataka, India.
Urology Case Reports
|April 6, 2017
Summary
Spontaneous bladder rupture, though rare, presents non-specifically, delaying diagnosis and increasing risks. This case report highlights key diagnostic clues in patient history and radiology to improve early detection and treatment of bladder perforations.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Radiology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Spontaneous bladder rupture is an uncommon urological emergency.
- Non-specific presentation and lack of clear diagnostic signs contribute to delayed diagnosis, increasing patient morbidity and mortality.
- Omental sealing of bladder perforations can mimic a diverticulum on cystography.