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Urinary bladder diverticula: sonographic diagnosis and interpretive pitfalls

C H Maynor1, M A Kliewer, B S Hertzberg

  • 1Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA.

Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine : Official Journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
|March 1, 1996
PubMed
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Bladder diverticula can mimic complex pelvic masses, causing diagnostic confusion. Specific ultrasound techniques can help accurately identify these lesions, preventing misdiagnosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Bladder diverticula can present as complex pelvic masses.
  • This can lead to diagnostic confusion and misinterpretation.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review sonographic findings and clinical histories of patients with bladder diverticula.
  • To identify helpful sonographic techniques for diagnosing bladder diverticula.
  • To emphasize the importance of considering bladder diverticula in cases of ambiguous pelvic masses.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 11 patients with initially misdiagnosed bladder diverticula.
  • Analysis of sonographic findings and clinical histories.

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  • Evaluation of specific ultrasound techniques: varying bladder distention, postvoid imaging, endovaginal views, and color Doppler.

    • Main Results:

    • Bladder diverticula were initially mistaken for other pelvic pathologies in 11 patients.
    • Helpful sonographic techniques included dynamic scanning, postvoid imaging, endovaginal views, and color Doppler.
    • These methods aided in correctly identifying the nature of the lesions.

    Conclusions:

    • Bladder diverticula can present as complex pelvic masses, mimicking other conditions.
    • Specific sonographic techniques are vital for accurate diagnosis.
    • Consider bladder diverticula in the differential diagnosis of ambiguous pelvic masses.