Imaging
Sergio Miravent; Carla Gomes; Andreea Basescu; Ana Martins; Manuel Duarte Lobo; Rui Pedro Almeida
Volume 10, Issue 1 , January 2024, , Pages 77-81
Abstract
Objective: Bladder diverticula, while not exceptionally rare in clinical practice, presents a significant diagnostic challenge, particularly in remote pre-hospital emergencies where technological limitations and the absence of specialized medical expertise prevail. This report aims to emphasize the role ...
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Objective: Bladder diverticula, while not exceptionally rare in clinical practice, presents a significant diagnostic challenge, particularly in remote pre-hospital emergencies where technological limitations and the absence of specialized medical expertise prevail. This report aims to emphasize the role of screening ultrasound in the pre-hospital setting,Case Presentation: A patient experiencing severe lower abdominal pain presented at a basic emergency service (BES) for the third time presenting the same symptoms. Renal and pelvic ultrasound screening was performed, revealing suspected bladder distention and adjacent fluid-filled cavities, consistent with multiple bladder diverticula. Subsequently, the patient was referred to a referral central hospital for management by medical experts. Comprehensive evaluation confirmed the findings of the BES.Conclusion: The results of the screening ultrasound enabled the BES team to initiate clinical interventions to mitigate the patient’s discomfort. Screening ultrasound was crucial in identifying imaging markers that provided the physician with clinical data for correct and prompt patient orientation.