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Spontaneous intraperitoneal bladder rupture in a pediatric patient due to pan-urethral stricture

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Spontaneous bladder rupture (SBR) in children is rare and typically linked to posterior urethral valves in neonates. We report the first known case of intraperitoneal bladder rupture secondary to urethral stricture in a 9-year-old male with Balanitis Xerotica Obliterans and prior genitourinary surgeries. He presented with abdominal pain, nausea, and urinary retention. Despite partial urine output, he was found to have bladder perforation managed with laparotomy and suprapubic diversion. This case emphasizes the need for high clinical suspicion, highlights limitations of standard CT, and supports dedicated cystography and early surgical intervention in children with obstructive uropathy.

Source: Urology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103247

Authors: Zeeshan Zubair, Ambuj Bhalla, Kristina Gam, Margaret K. Gannon, Mohan S. Gundeti

Institutions: University of Chicago, Comer Children's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Urological Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Urology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,160