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Large urinary bladder calculus
This 50 yr. old male patient complained of hematuria. Sonography reveals a large
echogenic,oval object of 4.4 cms. in the urinary bladder. As the ultrasound images
reveal, it is freely mobile with change in position, occupying the dependent part of the bladder. Diagnosis: large stone in the urinary bladder. Urinary bladder calculi are
usually formed by migration of stones from the kidney or ureter. It may also be caused
due to stasis of urine in the bladder, due to bladder outlet obstruction . Ultrasound
images taken using Pie Scanner 100 Falco system.
Multiple calculi in urinary bladder
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Urinary bladder- multiple large stones
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Transrectal Ultrasound image - calculi in bladder
This patient was an elderly male with moderate prostatic symptoms. Transrectalsonography showed a severely enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hypertrophy). But
at least part of the symptoms were due to multiple large stones in the urinary bladder.
Both transabdominal and transrectal sonography show the bladder calculi gravitating
to the dependent part of the urinary bladder. The cause of these multiple bladder
calculi is obviously the persistent urinary tract obstruction due to the enlarged
prostate, resulting in incomplete evacuation of the urine. The urinary bladder
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stones varied in size from 15 to 27 mm., and I could count at least 4 of them. The
patient had severe urgency and incontinence.
View the videos of this case: Ultrasound video clip of multiple, large bladder stones
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IUCD in urinary bladder
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(Intrauterine contraceptive device in Urinary bladder)
Sonography of the pelvis in this female patient revealed an echogenic linear object
with posterior acoustic shadowing in the urinary bladder. X-ray images reveal theobject to be a T-shaped structure. Ultrasound and X-ray images are diagnostic of a
Copper-T (IUCD or intrauterine contraceptive device) which migrated to the urinary
bladder. A snap of the specimen after removal is also seen. It appears to be coated
with urinary sediment. Images courtesy of Dr. Ravi Kadasne, UAE.
Urinary bladder wall trabeculation in a case of Lower urinary tractobstruction
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Sonography of the urinary system was done on this elderly male patient having lower
urinary tract symptoms. Ultrasound images show evidence of trabeculation of the
urinary bladder. This is seen as folds of hypertrophied bladder mucosa and bladder
smooth muscle. There is also evidence of bilateral moderate hydronephrosis (image
top right). The cause of Lower urinary tract obstruction appears to the enlarged
prostate (benign prostatic hypertrophy) with intravesical enlargement of the medianlobe (image on lower left). The fourth image shows significant post-voiding residual
urine in the urinary bladder (Ultrasound image on lower right).
Bladder trabeculation has been graded from 0 to 3 as:
grade 0- no trabeculation.
grade1- mild: area affected is less than 1/2 of the bladder and depth of trabeculation
less than 5 mm.
grade2- moderate: area affected is greater than 1/2 of the bladder and depth of
trabeculation is 5 to 10 mm.
grade 3- severe: area affected is greater than 1/2 of the bladder and depth of
trabeculation is greater than 10 mm.
All images by Joe Antony, MD, using a Toshiba Nemio-XG ultrasound system.
References:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23452803
Ureterocele
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Sonography of the urinary bladder done on this patient, revealed a saccular
outpouching of the distal end of the left ureter, into the distended urinary bladder. The
left ureter also appears dilated (left hydroureter). These ultrasound images are
diagnostic of left ureterocele. Ureteroceles are caused due to congenital obstruction ofthe ureter during the embryonic stage. Here the left kidney also shows back-pressure
changes (left hydronephrosis). Observation of the orifice shows gradual distension of
the membrane of the ureterocele sac and then collapse of the sac after evacuation of
the contained urine into the bladder lumen. Ultrasound images courtesy of Dr. Ravi
Kadasne, UAE.
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Reference:
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/451105-overview(free article)
http://radiographics.rsna.org/content/20/1/155.full(free article and images)
Ureterocele seen on TRUS (Transrectal ultrasound) imaging
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The above ultrasound images show transrectal imaging of the urinary bladder with a
small left ureterocele visible. The left ureter also appears mildly dilated (hydroureter).
The ureterocele is seen partially distended and also seen in the collapsing stage as the
pressure builds up within the sac (of the ureterocele) with resultant evacuation of the
urine into the bladder (seen on Power Doppler image- lower right). The jet of urine isseen emanating from the ureterocele sac. All 4 ultrasound images taken via TRUS
study using Toshiba Nemio-XG system.
Ureterocele with calculus
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This patient underwent sonography of the abdomen for suspected calculus disease.
Ultrasound images show left hydroureter with calculus within the left ureterocele. The
image on left shows the dilated left ureter in long section. Ultrasound image on right
shows the urinary bladder with the calculus impacted within the ureterocele. Both
images are courtesy of Ravi Kadasne, MD, UAE.
Ureterocele - 3D ultrasound image
3D Ultrasound image (using Philips Matrix probe) showing left ureterocele (arrows).
The Philips Matrix 3D system shows color coded 3D real time images. This image is
courtesy of Dr. Ravi Kadasne, MD, UAE.
Carcinoma of Urinary Bladder
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This elderly male patient presented with hematuria. Sonography of the urinary bladder
showed: 1) a large cauliflower shaped mass producing thickening of the bladder wall
(the lower half of the urinary bladder was affected). 2) Power Doppler images (top
row) show considerable vascularity of the mass (arrows). Sonography of the kidneysshow bilateral moderate hydronephrosis with bilateral hydroureter. This suggests
obstruction of the distal ends of both ureters, probably at the level of both vesico-
ureteric junctions. TRUS (transrectal ultrasound) imaging shows mild prostatic
enlargement (benign prostatic hypertrophy). TRUS study also shows complete
emptying of the urinary bladder with no post-voiding residual urine. However, the
highly vascular mass is seen to involve a large portion of the urinary bladder (lower
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right). These ultrasound and Power Doppler images are suggestive of carcinoma of
the urinary bladder. Images taken using a Nemio-XG ultrasound system by Joe
Antony, MD, India.
Reference: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/444061-overview (carcinoma in situ of urinary bladder).. free
article..
Case-2: Carcinoma of urinary bladderUltrasound images of urinary bladder (mass) and both kidneys
Transabdominal ultrasound images show a polypoid mass in the bladder close to the
bladder neck. Is this a bladder mass or an enlarged median lobe of the prostate? Faced
with this dilemma we decided to perform a transrectal ultrasound scan (TRUS). The
kidneys were almost normal but for a small calculus in left kidney.
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TRUS ultrasound images of the prostate and bladder:
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Coronal image Sagittal color Doppler images shows bladder
mass: TRUS image showing relation of the masses to the prostate
Transrectal ultrasound showed not one but two contiguous masses on either side ofthe bladder neck and almost in close contact with the prostate. However, the prostate
appeared non vascular and small in size compared to the irregular, polypoid masses
which were very vascular. There does not appear to be any spread beyond the
confines of the bladder wall. Final diagnosis- these are a pair of malignant masses of
the urinary bladder- carcinoma of urinary bladder. This patient had severe urinary
obstruction- a result of the location of the bladder tumors near the bladder neck. He
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had a history of undergoing surgery for bladder carcinoma. Clearly this was a case of
recurrence of bladder malignancy. The video clip below shows the TRUS scan study
of this patient. Note the clear separate nature of the masses from the prostate.
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Diverticulum of urinary bladder
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This elderly male patient had symptoms of lower urinary tract obstruction.
Sonography of the abdomen shows a large sac like structure, communicating freely
with the urinary bladder through a small orifice (6 mm. in size). These ultrasound
images are diagnostic of diverticulum of the urinary bladder. Color Doppler images
show to and fro flow across the orifice between the bladder and the diverticulum.Surprisingly, the kidneys appear normal in structure.
Reference:
http://www.medcyclopaedia.com/library/topics/volume_iv_2/d/diverticulum_bladder.aspx
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1015329-overview
Urostomy / Continent Pouch- Continent urinary diversion:Ultrasound
study of Bladder replacement surgeriesa) Artificial bladder made from small bowel
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This elderly patient underwent surgical removal of the urinary bladder for malignant
bladder mass (carcinoma). A urostomy was done with an artificial bladder (pouch)
created using a segment of small bowel. The structure (pouch) is seen fully distended
in the ultrasound images in the top row and bottom-left. The image on bottom rightshows the pouch after evacuation of the urine via catheter inserted via stoma in the
abdominal wall. Note the close relation of the pouch to the right kidney. Such a pouch
is also called a continent cutaneous reservoir. Urine collects in this reservoir within
the abdomen till it is full. Urine is drained via a stoma (opening in the abdomen
connected to the continent cutaneous reservoir). Both kidneys (top-left) show mild
pelvicalyceal dilation.
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Anatomy of the continent cutaneous reservoir
Reference: http://www.kidneyurology.org/Library/Urologic_Health.php/Urostomy_and_Continent_Urinary_Diversion.p
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b) Sigmoid pouch (sigma pouch) or uretero-sigmoidostomy
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This male, elderly patient underwent cystectomy (surgical removal of urinary bladder)
for carcinoma of the organ. A bladder replacement surgery in this case was done by
creating an artificial pouch using the sgmoid colon (sigmoid pouch) with the ureters
emptying in to this pouch (uretero-sigmoidostomy). Ultrasound images above show a
partially (urine) filled sigmoid pouch in this study of the pelvis. It is important to do afollow up ultrasound study of the urinary tract to rule out pyelonephritis in such cases.
Here the kidneys appear normal.
Reference:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16336348
http://www.moffitt.org/moffittapps/ccj/v3n6/a4.html
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he above ultrasound pictures are those of a middle aged female patient with history of
severe tuberculous infection of the urinary tract. Severe infection of the urinary
bladder (cystitis) resulted in severe urinary complaints. The patient underwent
surgical removal of the urinary bladder (cystectomy) with an artificial urinary bladdermade out of the terminal ileum and caecum. The outlet of this ileo-caecal neobladder
(artificial bladder) was connected to the patient's urethra. This type of surgery is
called orthotopic neobladder as the new bladder is placed in the normal bladder
location (in the lower pelvis). The ultrasound images of the neobladder to urethra
diversion, show multiple peristaltic waves (arrows) caused by contractions within the
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distended urinary neobladder. This patient has to empty the bladder every 4 to 5 hours
using a simple catheter, due to real possibility of rupture of the distended neobladder.
References: Article on types of urinary diversions (free excellent article)
Discussion on types of urinary diversions and neobladder options (for
patients and laypersons)
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Bilharziasis (Schistosomiasis) of the urinary bladder
This patient presented with lower urinary symptoms, dysuria and hematuria.
Sonography of the pelvis showed thickening of the wall of the urinary bladder with
extensive calcification. These ultrasound images suggest a diagnosis ofschistosomiasis or bilharziasis of the wall of the urinary bladder. Bilharziasis is a
parasitic infestation which primarily involves the urinary bladder, though the liver and
spleen may also be affected. The disease is caused by contact with water infested with
the parasite- schistosoma and is endemic in parts of Africa (Egypt and Sudan). Both
above images are courtesy of Ravi Kadasne, MD, UAE.
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CT Scan imaging in Bilharziasis
The above CT (computerized tomography) images (another patient) show
hyperdense, extensive involvement of the urinary bladder suggesting calcification of
the bladder wall. This is a typical appearance of Schistosomiasis of the urinary bladder and is caused by calcification of the dead schistosoma parasites or their eggs.
CAT scan images are courtesy of Nirmali Dutta, MD, UAE.
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Liver/ Spleen involvement in Schistosomiasis
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his patient is a known case of Bilharziasis and ultrasound showed
hepatosplenomegaly with increased echogenicity of the periportal regions of the portal
veins suggesting periportal fibrosis. Fibrosis of the periportal regions of the liver is a
known complication of hepatic involvement in schistosomiasis. Ultrasound images are
courtesy of Ravi Kadasne, MD, UAE.
Reference:
1)http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/377318-overview
2)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schistosomiasis
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Urachal cyst in urinary bladder
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This patient underwent sonography of the urinary bladder which revealed a small
cystic structure with well defined wall and turbid fluid content, protruding into the
lumen of the bladder, from its dome. The ultrasound images at bottom and on top-
right show 3-D display of the cyst (the image at bottom row shows a surface rendering3-D image of the lesion). These ultrasound appearances are suggestive of urachal cyst
involving the urinary bladder. A urachal cyst can occur anywhere between the ends of
the obliterated part of the urachus. Most urachal cysts occur close to the umbilicus, ie:
the upper part of the urachus. Images are courtesy of Ravi Kadasne, MD, UAE.
Reference: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1015329-overview(free article)
Ultrasound images of polyp (inverted papilloma) in urinary bladder
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This polyp like mass was seen close to the bladder neck on transabdominal ultrasound
imaging (image on top row-left). It measured 14 x 5 mm. and showed considerable
vascularity on color Doppler imaging (see image in bottom -left). The TRUS
ultrasound images (Transrectal ultrasound) show the polyp clearly arising from the
urinary bladder mucosa (lower part of trigone), close to the prostate. Such polyps cangive rise to obstructive voiding symptoms (as in this patient) due to its tendency to
block the adjacent bladder neck by a valvular mechanism. This patient underwent a
biopsy of the polyp to rule out malignancy of this mass. This was found to be an
inverted papilloma of the urinary bladder on cystoscopy, and was confirmed by
histopathological study. The sketch (bottom row) shows the trigone of the bladder
with the inverted papilloma arising from the lower part of the trigone, producing
obstruction at the bladder neck.
Reference:
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1788400-overview
http://www.ajronline.org/cgi/reprint/159/1/93.pdf( excellent article-free)
Cystitis cystica-sub mucosal cyst of bladder
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Coronal TRUS Sagittal TRUS
This elderly male patient shows a distinct, small cyst on the mucosal surface of the
bladder just above the neck of bladder, and in close proximity to the upper surface ofthe prostate in this TRUS image of the urinary bladder and prostate. Transrectal
ultrasound was done to evaluate the prostate following treatment for proven
carcinoma of the prostate. Presently this patient has a few episodes of hematuria.
The above images are TRUS studies of the prostate; Power Doppler image on right
shows the lack of significant vascularity to the cystic lesion in the submucosal region
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of the urinary bladder. The urinary bladder cyst in this case measures just 4.5 mm. in
size and is thin walled, almost sac like. These ultrasound images and appearances of
this submucosal cyst of the urinary bladder are highly suggestive of cystitis cystica.
Cystitis cystica is a relatively rare and poorly understood lesion of the urinary bladder
mucosa resulting from cyst formation within hypertrophied clusters of bladder
mucosal cells. There are 2 schools of thought regarding the significance of cystitiscystica of the urinary bladder. Some believe this lesion to be a pre-malignant
condition whilst others maintain, that this (cystitis cystica) is just an indientaly finding
of little significance. Other differential diagnoses in this case include retention cysts
of the prostate or urinary bladder.
See ultrasound video of this case at:
http://ultrasound-videos.blogspot.com/2011/06/cystitis-cystica-transrectal-ultrasound.html
References:
http://www.ispub.com/ostia/index.php?xmlFilePath=journals/iju/vol4n2/cystitis.xml
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2006711/pdf/amjpathol00621-0065.pdf
http://vet.sagepub.com/content/18/1/113.full.pdf
Endoscopic Teflon or Deflux gel treatment for Vesico-ureteral reflux
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This patient shows an echogenic mound in the left vesico-ureteric junction. The Color
Doppler image shows a ureteric jet emerging from this region suggesting that the left
distal ureteric orifice is patent. This patient had a history of vesico-ureteric (vescio-
ureteral) reflux. This was corrected by a Teflon gel injected in the submucosal part ofthe left VUJ (vesico-ureteral junction) via the endoscopic route. There are 5 grades of
vescio-ureteral reflux. Grade-1: the VUR reaches below the renal pelvis. Grade-2:
VUR reaches up to the renal pelvis without causing dilation of the pelvis. Grade-3:
There is mild to moderate dilation of the renal pelvis and ureter. Grade-4: Moderate
dilation of renal pelvis, ureter and calyces is present. Grade-5: Gross dilation of
pelvicalyces with tortuous and dilated ureter. Endoscopic deflux or Teflon gel
injection is used for correcting of VU reflux from grade-2 to grade-5. the gel causes a
small mound to form in the submucosal part of the distal ureteral orifice resulting in a
kind of valve formation preventing the reflux of urine up the ureter. Teflon is now
being replaced by Deflux gel as the preferred material for this procedure. Ultrasoundimages of endoscopic Teflon gel injection are courtesy of Dr. ravi Kadasne, MD,
UAE.
References:
http://urology.ucsf.edu/patientguides/pdf/pedUro/VUR_Endoscopic.pdf(simple article on the basics)
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Urinary bladder herniaUltrasound images of urinary bladder herniation into the right scrotum
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CT scan-sagittal section image- Bladder hernia
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This 65 year old male presented with right inguino-scrotal swelling. Ultrasound
images of the swelling showed a cystic fluid containing lesion with a prominent
"beak" extending towards the top of the swelling/ lesion. Further, on sonographic
imaging it was possible to show its continuity with the distended urinary bladder
above. The lesion measured 18 x 9 cms. and showed reduction in size on emptying theurinary bladder. This sign is typical of the lesion/ swelling arising from the urinary
bladder herniating through the inguinal canal into the scrotum. 3D ultrasound imaging
further confirmed the internal surface of the swelling to be of the same texture as that
of the urinary bladder. These images confirm that the swelling in question is an
inguinal hernia of the urinary bladder. CT scan section further adds to the validity of
the diagnosis. This case study is courtesy of Dr. Ravi Kadasne, MD, UAE. These
ultrasound images were taken using a Philips IU 22 ultrasound system.
References: Radiology and sonography of urinary bladder hernia
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Carcinoma urinary bladder- 3D ultrasound images
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A case of carcinoma of the urinary bladder studied using 3D and 4D ultrasound imaging. The bladder mass is seen
as a small cauliflower shaped lesion to the right of the bladder neck. 3D ultrasound and 3D color Doppler images
show the surfac features and vascularity of the bladder mass in detail. The color Doppler images show the feeder
vessels supplying the malginant bladder mass.
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normal urinary bladder-3d ultrasound
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what does the normal urinary bladder look like in a 3-D ultrasound image? These two 3-D ultrasound images of the
urinary bladder show the inner surface of a male urinary bladder. The mucosa of bladder presents a fine cobblestone
appearance in 3-D sonography. This can very well be appreciated in these images.
calculus in female urethra
This female patient complained of dysuria for which she underwent routine sonography. This ultrasound image shows
the cause of the dysuria- a calculus lodged in the female urethra. Though calculi are often seen in the male urethra
due to its length, it is very unusual to sonographically image a calculus in the female urethra. Despite its small size,
such a calculus can produce significant dysuria. This ultrasound image is courtesy of Dr. Ravi Kadasne, MD, UAE.
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3D ultrasound- multiple bladder calculi
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Dr. Sanjiv Bhalla, MD managed to capture this wonderful 3D ultrasound image of multiple urinary bladder calculi. It is
rather unusual for a patient to have such a large number of bladder calculi; it is even more unusual to have all the
bladder stones of almost the same size and captured in such breath-taking clarity on 3D sonography.