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  • Urology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Anatomical Anomalies

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  • Bladder diverticula can be congenital or acquired, often presenting with complications like urinary tract infections or retention.
  • Urinary retention and lower abdominal pain are common symptoms requiring urgent medical evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of bladder diverticulum incidentally diagnosed via Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS).
  • To highlight POCUS utility in identifying anatomical anomalies during routine workup.

Main Methods:

  • A 76-year-old male presented with acute urinary retention and abdominal pain.
  • Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) revealed a bladder diverticulum.
  • Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) was identified as the cause of outlet obstruction.

Main Results:

  • POCUS demonstrated a characteristic appearance of a bladder diverticulum.
  • The patient's urinary retention was attributed to BPH causing bladder outlet obstruction.
  • An indwelling Foley catheter was placed for symptom relief.

Conclusions:

  • Bladder diverticulum can be an incidental finding during POCUS for urinary retention.
  • POCUS is a valuable tool for diagnosing bladder abnormalities.
  • BPH is a common cause of bladder outlet obstruction leading to such complications.