Unusual case of emphysematous cystitis seen on FDG PET/CT.
Emphysematous cystitis is a rare condition requiring immediate aggressive medical attention. Here, we describe a very unusual case of emphysematous cystitis seen on FDG PET/CT. This finding was discovered in an 84-year-old man undergoing FDG PET/CT to monitor a known diagnosis of IgG4-related nodular sclerosis. Images revealed gas within the bladder wall and an anterior gas-filled bladder diverticulum. The patient subsequently developed sepsis with cultures revealing Escherichia coli. This case highlights the importance of recognizing this finding on varied imaging modalities, as life-threatening complications may arise from this condition.
Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.
John L
JL
Mikell
Keith
K
Herr
Bruce J
BJ
Barron
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003556:Cystitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D019788:Fluorodeoxyglucose F18; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D064847:Multimodal Imaging; D049268:Positron-Emission Tomography; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D019788:Fluorodeoxyglucose F18