Emphysematous cystitis: The role of CT imaging and appropriate treatment

Auteurs-es

  • Alper Eken Acıbadem Adana Hospital Urology Department
  • Ergun Alma Ceyhan State Hospital

DOI :

https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.472

Mots-clés :

emphysematous, cystitis, infection, urinary tract

Résumé

Emphysematous cystitis is a relatively rare disease characterized by the presence of gas in the bladder wall and/or lumen. The primary risk factor is diabetes mellitus. Emphysematous cystitis should be considered in cases of urinary tract infections in diabetic patients with unusual presentations. Imaging studies are necessary to detect emphysematous cystitis. Accurate diagnosis of the disease and appropriate treatment typically results in a favourable prognosis and can improve the outcome. We present a case of emphysematous cystitis diagnosed by a computed tomography scan in a diabetic woman with poor glycemic control.

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Biographie de l'auteur-e

Alper Eken, Acıbadem Adana Hospital Urology Department

Urology

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Publié-e

2013-11-08

Comment citer

Eken, A., & Alma, E. (2013). Emphysematous cystitis: The role of CT imaging and appropriate treatment. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 7(11-12), e754–6. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.472

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Case Report