RESUMO
OBJECTIVE: We present an unusual case of emphysematous cystitis with multiple septic embolisms to several organs. METHOD AND RESULTS: Case description and selection of related pictures. Review of the existing literature. CONCLUSIONS: Emphysematous cystitis is a rare condition but potentially severe. Prognosis depends on a rapid diagnosis and treatment.
Assuntos
Cistite/microbiologia , Embolia Aérea/microbiologia , Enfisema/microbiologia , Infecções por Escherichia coli , Idoso , Infecções por Escherichia coli/diagnóstico , Infecções por Escherichia coli/terapia , Feminino , HumanosRESUMO
OBJETIVO: Presentamos un raro caso de cistitis enfisematosa con embolismo séptico gaseoso en múltiples órganos. MÉTODO Y RESULTADO: Descripción de caso clínico y aportación de iconografía. Revisión de la literatura relacionada. CONCLUSIONES: La cistitis enfisematosa es una condición rara, aunque potencialmente grave cuyo pronóstico depende de un rápido diagnóstico y tratamiento
OBJECTIVE: We present an unusual case of emphysematous cystitis with multiple septic embolisms to several organs. METHOD AND RESULTS: Case description and selection of related pictures. Review of the existing literature. CONCLUSIONS: Emphysematous cystitis is a rare condition but potentially severe. Prognosis depends on a rapid diagnosis and treatment
