| Importance of obtaining a detailed medical history in diagnosing emphysematous cystitis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20160248 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Pneumaturia has long been known to be the characteristic pathognomonic finding in emphysematous cystitis. However, its history is often difficult to elicit. Imaging studies are diagnostic in the majority of emphysematous cystitis cases described in the literature. The authors present a unique case in which the patient did not admit having pneumaturia until detailed questioning about her medical history was completed after diagnostic imaging. Had an earlier and more thorough medical history been conducted, the patient's diagnosis would have been achieved several months earlier, before presentation to the emergency department, as described in the present case. Early diagnosis is vital to decrease the morbidity and mortality associated with emphysematous cystitis. |
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Authors:
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Jeremy K Selley; Bryan G Kane; Kathleen E Kane |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association Volume: 110 ISSN: 1945-1997 ISO Abbreviation: J Am Osteopath Assoc Publication Date: 2010 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-02-17 Completed Date: 2010-05-04 Revised Date: 2010-09-08 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7503065 Medline TA: J Am Osteopath Assoc Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 91-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Emergency Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, 2545 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017-7300, USA. jselley78@hotmail.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Cystitis / diagnosis* Emphysema / diagnosis* Female Gases Humans Medical History Taking Tomography, X-Ray Computed Urination |
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0/Gases |
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Comment In:
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J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2010 Aug;110(8):487; author reply 487-8
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20805552
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