Genitourinary CT Appearances

Emphysematous Cystitis CT Findings

• Gas that outlines the bladder wall and bladder lumen
• Subcutaneous emphysema
• More common in diabetes patients
• Can be a surgical emergency

Other Information About Emphysematous Cystitis

Etiology:

• Infectious caused by gas-producing bacteria
• Recurrent UTIs increase the risk of EC

Epidemiology:

• Typically presents after age 60

Presentation:

• Abdominal pain
• Urinary urgency
• Dysuria
• Pneumaturia
• Fever

Prognosis:

• Typically treated with antibiotics