Imaging in Urology

Bladder Trauma

KEY FACTS Terminology Injury due to blunt, penetrating, or iatrogenic trauma Imaging Extravasation of contrast-opacified urine at cystography (CT or conventional): Almost 100% accuracy Contusion (type 1) Ecchymosis of localized segment of bladder wall Intraperitoneal rupture (type 2) Opacified urine…

Neurogenic Bladder

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Bladder Diverticulum

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Bladder Calculi

KEY FACTS Terminology Concretions of mineral salts within bladder lumen Classified as migrant, primary (idiopathic), and secondary Outlet obstruction is primary mechanism for 70% of adult bladder stones You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access…

Bladder Schistosomiasis

KEY FACTS Terminology Bilharziasis, parasitic infection Infection of urinary system by parasite Schistosoma haematobium You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Cystitis

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Bladder Exstrophy

KEY FACTS Terminology Classic bladder exstrophy (CBE): Low midline abdominal wall defect with exposure of bladder plate & urethra + low-set umbilicus Split lower abdominal skin & rectus abdominis + pubic symphysis diastasis Bifid clitoris in females, epispadias in males…

Cloaca

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Urachal Anomalies

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