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Anuria and acute renal failure caused by multiple bladder calculi
S Madjar1, B Moskovitz, A Kastin
1Department of Urology, Bnai Zion Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.
International Urology and Nephrology
|January 1, 1996
Summary
This case report details a rare instance of over 300 bladder stones. The patient presented with acute kidney injury and urosepsis, highlighting severe urinary tract complications.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Nephrology
Background:
- Bladder stones (vesical calculi) are relatively uncommon, particularly in large numbers.
- The formation of multiple bladder stones can lead to significant urinary tract obstruction and complications.
Observation:
- A rare case involving a substantial burden of multiple bladder stones (exceeding 300) was documented.
- The patient presented with severe symptoms indicative of acute renal failure and anuria.
Findings:
- The presenting symptoms of acute renal failure and anuria were directly complicated by urosepsis.
- The sheer volume of bladder stones likely precipitated the observed renal dysfunction and systemic infection.
Implications:
- This case underscores the potential for massive vesical calculi to cause life-threatening urosepsis and acute kidney injury.
- Early diagnosis and management of bladder stones are crucial to prevent severe renal complications and sepsis.