Emphysematous cystitis: Report of one case

Emphysematous cystitis is a rare urinary tract infection characterized by gas in the bladder wall and lumen. We report a 92-year-old women admitted with confusion and abdominal pain without fever. Her past medical history included diabetes, urinary incontinence, high blood pressure and mild cognitiv...

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Published in:La revue de medecine interne 2018-03, Vol.39 (3), p.192-194
Main Authors: Biogeau, J, Lamandé, M, Ripault, H, Léger, I, Dardaine-Giraud, V
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Abdominal Pain - diagnosis
Abdominal Pain - microbiology
Accidental Falls
Aged, 80 and over
Cystitis - complications
Cystitis - diagnosis
Cystitis - microbiology
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - complications
Emphysema - complications
Emphysema - diagnosis
Emphysema - microbiology
Female
Humans
Urinary Incontinence - etiology
Urinary Incontinence - microbiology
Urinary Tract Infections - complications
Urinary Tract Infections - diagnosis
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Summary:Emphysematous cystitis is a rare urinary tract infection characterized by gas in the bladder wall and lumen. We report a 92-year-old women admitted with confusion and abdominal pain without fever. Her past medical history included diabetes, urinary incontinence, high blood pressure and mild cognitive impairment. A computed tomography scan (CT scan) revealed emphysematous cystitis. The patient completely recovered within ten days. The main characteristics and the treatment of this uncommon disorder are presented. Clinicians should be aware of this diagnosis: early management is essential to reduce morbidity and mortality.
ISSN:1768-3122
DOI:10.1016/j.revmed.2017.12.008