Diagnóstico radiográfico de cistite enfisematosa: relato de caso

Abstract

Cystitis is an inflammation of the urinary bladder wall that can be associated with infection. Emphysematous cystitis is caused by gas-producing bacteria that accumulate between the layers of the urinary vesicle wall or within the lumen, commonly associated with diabetes mellitus due to glucose fermentation and less frequently due to hyperadrenocorticism and diverticula in the urinary vesicle. Complementary exams are important in elucidating the diagnosis, with radiographic and ultrasound examinations being sensitive and specific. The reported case is of an animal with a history of recurrent urolithiasis who presented dysuria and hematuria who was referred for ultrasound assessment that was not sufficient for diagnosis, opting for simple radiographic examination and cystography, confirming cystitis demonstrating the importance of performing tests complementary to promote a correct diagnosis and treatment.