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teardrop bladder |
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teardrop bladder Urology A descriptor for a markedly distended urinary bladder in which a trauma-induced hematoma surrounds the bladder base, lifting it out of the pelvis; external pressure narrows the bladder neck into an attenuated
'stem,' while a broad base at the bladder's apex imparts a piriform configuration by excretory urography Etiology Trauma, pelvic lipomatosis, inferior vena cava occlusion, psoas muscle hypertrophy, rarely, pelvic lymphadenopathy How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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