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A rare case of bladder diverticulosis.

Authors :
Saruggia M
Cabrelle G
Poggiani C
Barletta A
Sironi S
Source :
Clinical imaging [Clin Imaging] 2020 Sep; Vol. 65, pp. 33-36. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Apr 18.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The incidence of bladder diverticula in the pediatric population is unknown as they are often asymptomatic. A minority of cases are a manifestation of a genetic syndrome. Primary diverticula have different features compared to secondary diverticula, which are generally caused by an obstructive or iatrogenic mechanism. This clinical case deals with a rare neonatal finding of bladder diverticulosis with alteration of the bladder, first detected with ultrasound. Voiding cystography and magnetic resonance allowed us to delineate their heterogeneity in size, their distribution in the bladder and to rule out other malformations of the urinary tract. The features of these diverticula focused the diagnosis of cutis laxa syndrome, a rare disease where bladder diverticulosis is only one sign of a more complex disease.<br />Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest None.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1873-4499
Volume :
65
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Clinical imaging
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
32353716
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinimag.2020.04.013