Pie in the sky bladder
Last revised by Daniel J Bell on 1 Mar 2018
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Citation:
Skandhan A, Bell D, Goel A, et al. Pie in the sky bladder. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 25 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-25571
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Article created:
30 Oct 2013,
Avni K P Skandhan
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At the time the article was created Avni K P Skandhan had no recorded disclosures.
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Last revised:
1 Mar 2018,
Daniel J Bell ◉
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Synonyms:
- Pie in sky bladder
Pie in the sky bladder refers to the appearance of a contrast-opacified floating bladder seen high in the pelvis due to the presence of a large pelvic hematoma. This sign should raise concern regarding the possibility of an underlying urethral injury.
References
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