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A Busted Sac: A Case of Spontaneous Bladder Rupture Secondary to Acute Urinary Retention in a Healthy Middle-Aged Male

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Spontaneous bladder rupture is a relatively rare medical emergency that can be easily misdiagnosed. Although spontaneous bladder rupture is more common in those with previously diagnosed bladder conditions, this phenomenon… Click to show full abstract

Spontaneous bladder rupture is a relatively rare medical emergency that can be easily misdiagnosed. Although spontaneous bladder rupture is more common in those with previously diagnosed bladder conditions, this phenomenon may also occur in patients with an otherwise insignificant past medical history. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical to avoid fatal complications. Here, we present a 49-year-old male with insignificant past medical history who was diagnosed with spontaneous bladder rupture after the attempted placement of a Foley catheter.

Keywords: bladder; male; bladder rupture; spontaneous bladder; case

Journal Title: Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports
Year Published: 2023

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