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Bladder perforation in the elderly: unraveling the diagnostic challenges with magnetic resonance imaging
| dc.contributor.author | Silva, Frederico | |
| dc.contributor.author | Lopes, Mari Angela | |
| dc.contributor.author | Valente, Dilia | |
| dc.contributor.author | Simões, Inês G. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Arez, Luísa | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-12-27T19:40:14Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-12-27T19:40:14Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023-11-17 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Bladder perforation, a significant urological emergency, presents a diagnostic challenge due to its diverse etiologies and varying clinical manifestations. This paper discusses a rare case of bladder perforation in an 87-year-old woman with a history of hypertension and previous stomach and uterine cancer. The patient was admitted with a urinary tract infection and subsequently experienced mild abdominal discomfort and reduced urinary output, prompting further investigation. Imaging studies revealed bladder wall thickening and ureterohydronephrosis, raising suspicion of a bladder tumor. Intriguingly, a catheter-related bladder perforation was identified through MRI. This case emphasizes the importance of considering bladder perforation as a potential complication, especially in elderly patients with indwelling catheters. Clinicians must maintain a high index of suspicion and employ appropriate diagnostic modalities to ensure timely recognition and suitable management of this rare condition. | eng |
| dc.identifier.doi | 10.7759/cureus.48934 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2168-8184 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/26542 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.peerreviewed | yes | |
| dc.publisher | Springer Science and Business Media LLC | |
| dc.relation.hasversion | https://www.cureus.com/articles/206208-bladder-perforation-in-the-elderly-unraveling-the-diagnostic-challenges-with-magnetic-resonance-imaging#!/ | |
| dc.relation.ispartof | Cureus | |
| dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |
| dc.subject | Bladder perforation | |
| dc.subject | Catheter-related complications | |
| dc.subject | Diagnostic challenge | |
| dc.subject | Timely recognition | |
| dc.subject | Urinary catheter | |
| dc.title | Bladder perforation in the elderly: unraveling the diagnostic challenges with magnetic resonance imaging | eng |
| dc.type | journal article | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication | |
| oaire.citation.endPage | 4 | |
| oaire.citation.issue | 11 | |
| oaire.citation.startPage | 1 | |
| oaire.citation.title | Cureus: Journal of Medical Science | |
| oaire.citation.volume | 15 | |
| oaire.version | http://purl.org/coar/version/c_970fb48d4fbd8a85 |