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Hourglass Bladder Deformity Induced by Chronic Ketamine Abuse

Authors :
Kevin Badran
Olivier Rahier
Emmanuel Agneessens
Source :
Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology, Vol 108, Iss 1, Pp 55-55 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Ubiquity Press, 2024.

Abstract

Regular and chronic use of ketamine causes inflammatory changes in the urinary tract. Imaging has a crucial role in the assessment of this pathology. A particular imaging characteristic of an hourglass-shaped bladder is highlighted in three cases of ketamine intoxication. Teaching point: Three cases of ketamine intoxication with a characteristic bladder deformation are reported.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
25148281
Volume :
108
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.7704c184aeeb4b5a8f077bc2d3653dc6
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5334/jbsr.3595