2023
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.48934
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Bladder Perforation in the Elderly: Unraveling the Diagnostic Challenges With Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Frederico Silva,
Mari Angela Lopes,
Dilia Valente
et al.

Abstract: Bladder perforation, a significant urological emergency, presents a diagnostic challenge due to its diverse etiologies and varying clinical manifestations. This paper discusses a rare case of bladder perforation in an 87-year-old woman with a history of hypertension and previous stomach and uterine cancer. The patient was admitted with a urinary tract infection and subsequently experienced mild abdominal discomfort and reduced urinary output, prompting further investigation. Imaging studies revealed bladder wa… Show more

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