Author/Authors :
Bruhl, Steven R University of Toledo Medical Center - Toledo - Ohio, USA , Nahhas, Amanda University of Toledo Medical Center - Toledo - Ohio, USA , Sheikh, Mujeeb University of Toledo Medical Center - Toledo - Ohio, USA , Horrigan, Terrence J University of Toledo Medical Center - Toledo - Ohio, USA
Abstract :
The diagnosis of emphysematous cystitis is made when gas is visualized within the bladder
wall on radiologic or ultrasound imaging and typically develops as a complication of lower
urinary tract infection from gas forming bacteria. Its presentation varies from being asymptomatic
to severe abdominal pain and requires a high index of suspicion in susceptible individuals
to make the diagnosis and avoid potentially serious complications. Here we present a case
of emphysematous cystitis along with a brief review of the literature.
