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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

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…

Introduction to the Bladder

Embryology and Anatomy The bladder is a hollow distensible viscus with a strong muscular wall. Embryologically, it forms from the urogenital sinus, which is contiguous with the allantois (a hindgut diverticulum that extends to the umbilicus). The allantois normally involutes…