Emphysematous cystitis: a case report.
Emphysematous cystitis is a necrotizing infection of the urinary bladder. We describe a patient afflicted with this disorder, outlining the clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment of the illness. We also emphasize the importance of early detection and appropriate treatment to achieve a favorable clinical outcome.
Tablang
Michael Vincent F
MV
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, USA. mtablang@resident.uchc.edu
Ramanan
Sundaram V
SV
D003556:Cystitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000453:epidemiology; D004646:Emphysema / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology