Cable Wire as a Nidus for Vesicolithiasis: A Case Report

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Medical Case Reports

Background:

• Bladder foreign bodies (BFBs) are rare, often caused by trauma or self-insertion.
• These objects can serve as a nidus for bladder stone (vesicolithiasis) formation.
• Potential causes include trauma, self-insertion, iatrogenic factors, or organ migration.

Observation:

• A 61-year-old male presented with hematuria, dysuria, and abdominal pain.
• Imaging and cystoscopy revealed a bladder stone encapsulating a blue cable wire.
• The patient denied self-insertion, but history suggested possible unreported trauma.

Findings:

• Foreign objects in the bladder can initiate stone formation via inflammatory and biochemical processes.
• Cystoscopic lithotripsy and foreign body extraction successfully managed the condition.
• The encapsulated foreign body was identified as a blue cable wire.

Implications:

• Early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention are crucial for managing bladder foreign bodies.
• Effective management prevents severe complications associated with retained foreign objects and stones.
• This case emphasizes the link between foreign bodies and vesicolithiasis, necessitating thorough patient history and evaluation.