Presentation
History of multiple urinary tract infections, difficulty voiding and abdominal fullness.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Bladder diverticulum
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IVU images shows a diverticulum at the right lateral wall. Note the elevated base of the bladder due to the enlarged prostate.
Case Discussion
Bladder diverticulum are bulging pouches from the bladder wall. They can be both congenital or acquired.
Acquired bladder diverticula are often due to bladder outlet obstruction from an enlarged prostate, urethral stricture or neurologic disease. They are common in older men and frequently are associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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