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Cystitis X Ray
Introduction
Overview
Overview
X ray is not usually done to diagnose cystitis. An x ray of KUB (Kidneys, ureters, and bladder) is done to probe the suspicion for emphysematous cystitis. In case of emphysematous cystitis, it can show presence of gas in the bladder wall. Sometimes, an x ray that is taken for another reason, might reveal gas in the urinary bladder and thus lead to the diagnosis of emphysematous cystitis.
X Ray Findings
X Ray Findings
An X ray KUB of a patient with emphysematous cystitis can show air/gas in the bladder wall.[1][2][3]
References
References
- ↑ Tzou KY, Chiang YT (2016). “Emphysematous Cystitis”. N Engl J Med. 375 (18): 1779. doi:10.1056/NEJMicm1509543. PMID 27806219.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Radiopaedia.org. Case courtesy of Dr David Little. From the case <a href=”https://radiopaedia.org/cases/39307“>rID: 39307
- ↑ Hüsch T, Rheinboldt V, Thalhammer A, Müller T, Haferkamp A (2016). “[Emphysematous cystitis]”. Urologe A. 55 (5): 645–7. doi:10.1007/s00120-016-0080-y. PMID 27119961.
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