Delayed presentation of traumatic intraperitoneal bladder rupture.
A child with urine ascites as a delayed manifestation of post-traumatic intraperitoneal bladder rupture is presented. The diagnosis was suggested by abdominal CT scan and confirmed with a cystogram. While uncommon, late presentation of intraperitoneal bladder rupture following trauma may occur from masking of a primary laceration or development of secondary rupture at the site of a hematoma in the bladder wall. Since CT may be a primary diagnostic study performed following abdominal trauma, the radiologist should be aware of CT findings suggesting bladder rupture and of the possibility of delayed presentation of this injury.
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity; D011859:Radiography; D012421:Rupture; D013997:Time Factors; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*