Emphysematous cystitis presenting as painless gross hematuria.
A case of emphysematous cystitis in an immunocompetent male is described. The diagnosis is generally rare, but may be made in the Emergency Department. A history of pneumaturia is highly suggestive of the entity, but is rarely offered by the patient. The evaluation and management of emphysematous cystitis are discussed.
Davidson
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Department of Emergency Medicine, University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, USA.
Pollack
C V
CV
D003556:Cystitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004630:Emergencies; D004646:Emphysema / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006417:Hematuria / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging