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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-13 | Issue-05
Emphysematous Cystitis: A Radiologically Illustrative Rare Case
M. Boussif, Z. Ait Said, Ma. Nouri, Y. Bouktib, A. El Hajjami, B. Boutakioute, M. Ouali Idrissi, N. Cherif Guennouni Idrissi
Published: May 15, 2025 |
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Pages: 931-933
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Abstract
Emphysematous cystitis is an uncommon urinary tract infection characterized by the spontaneous formation of gas within the bladder and/or its wall. Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen and pelvis is the imaging modality of choice. We present the case of a 78-year-old female admitted with abdominal pain and vomiting. Clinical examination revealed epigastric tenderness. Laboratory findings demonstrated an inflammatory syndrome and pyuria on urinalysis. An uncomplicated emphysematous cystitis, incidentally discovered, was diagnosed following an urgent CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis.