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"Hair in the Bladder": An Unusual Finding
Luca Cindolo1, Maida Bada1, Roberto Bellocci2
1Department of Urology, ASL 2 Abruzzo, Chieti, Italy.
Journal of Endourology Case Reports
|May 4, 2017
Summary
A rare bladder stone complication, hair nidus, can occur in patients with urinary catheters. Regular hygiene and pubic hair shaving are key preventive measures for catheter users.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Trichobezoars, or hairballs, are rare in the GI tract, often linked to psychiatric disorders.
- Hair-related foreign bodies, or hair nidus, can form bladder stones in catheterized patients.
Observation:
- This study details a case of a 71-year-old male with a long-term catheter who developed a bladder stone from encrusted hair.
- Hair enters the bladder via catheter adherence or urethral introduction.
Findings:
- Bladder stones forming around a hair nidus are a rare complication of urinary catheterization.
- Approximately 10-15% of long-term catheter users develop urinary tract stones.
Implications:
- Recognizing hair nidus bladder stones can improve patient quality of life.
- Preventive measures include regular hygiene and shaving the pubic area for catheter users.
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