Coexistence of Bladder Cancer and Foreign Body in the Bladder: A Rare Case Report

Abstract

Foreign bodies in the bladder are a rare but significant medical condition that can lead to complications and severe health consequences. While it can be challenging to access the bladder, foreign bodies can occasionally find their way inside. These objects may be intentionally introduced, as in cases of self-insertion or insertion by others, or may enter the bladder accidentally, as in cases of migration from adjacent organs or tissues.

Various objects have been found in the bladder, including but not limited to electric cables, pencils, catheters, aluminum braids, and removable parts of medical cystoscopy equipment. In addition, unusual objects such as candles, pens, thermometers, and other household items have been reported. Patients who insert foreign bodies into the bladder may have underlying psychological disorders or curiosity, while accidental insertion may occur due to medical procedures, trauma, or other causes. (A W Badenoch)

Complications associated with foreign bodies in the bladder can be acute or chronic and may include pain, infection, inflammation, hematuria, urinary retention,bloody urine or urinary tract obstruction. Patients may present with various symptoms, including dysuria, frequency, urgency, or incontinence. Diagnosing foreign bodies in the bladder is typically done through imaging studies, such as X-rays or ultrasound, and confirmed by cystoscopy.

In some cases, foreign bodies in the bladder may be discovered incidentally during medical interventions for other conditions. For example, the discovery of a post-osteosynthesis bolt in the urinary bladder, as in the case presented in this report, is a rare finding that may be associated with asymptomatic conditions and tissue formation of the bladder. The prompt and appropriate management of foreign bodies in the bladder is critical to prevent serious complications and improve patient outcomes. (FOREIGN BODIES IN THE URINARY BLADDER – CASE SERIES, 2017)

Categories: Urology, Traumatology,