Complicated vesical diverticulum calculus
Vesical diverticula are herniations of the bladder mucosa through bladder wall musculature (detrusor muscle). The size of diverticular openings has functional implications because narrow-mouthed diverticula often empty poorly, leading to stasis of urine within diverticula which can lead to stone for...
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| Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
| Language: | English |
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2010
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/23332/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/23332/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/23332/1/MUC_Diverticulum_stone.pdf |
| Summary: | Vesical diverticula are herniations of the bladder mucosa through bladder wall musculature (detrusor muscle). The size of diverticular openings has functional implications because narrow-mouthed diverticula often empty poorly, leading to stasis of urine within diverticula which can lead to stone formation or epithelial dysplasia. A vesical diverticulum calculus is a rare entity. It is usually secondary to bladder outlet obstruction. The patient typically presents with lower urinary tract symptoms, abdominal distension, or abdominal pain. We describe a case of urethral calculi with urethral stenosis, and vesical diverticula with a large diverticulum calculus. This case illustrates the importance of an accurate radiological diagnosis for an appropriate and successful surgical management. |
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