Bladder stones in a herniated bladder: A rare case report and literature review

Int J Surg Case Rep. 2022 Apr:93:106877. doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.106877. Epub 2022 Feb 26.

Abstract

Introduction: Bladder herniation (BH) into the inguinal canal is an extremely rare condition.

Case presentation: In this case we presented who an eighty-year- old male patient applied to our clinic with right inguinal swelling. The testes performed were found to be compatible with inguinoscrotal bladder hernia and bladder stone in herniated bladder. Then, we performed repair of inguinal hernia, cystolithotomy and transvesical prostatectomy.

Discussion: BH and accompanying herniated bladder stones are a rare pathology. Various strategies can be used in the diagnosis and treatment. With the development of technology, direct urinary system radiography has left its place to non-contrast CT in diagnosis. With the increase of the information in the literature, the diagnosis will be revealed with a clear strategy for follow-up and treatment.

Conclusion: In our knowledge, it was seen that it was the eighth inguinoscrotal bladder hernia and bladder stone in the literature.

Keywords: Bladder stone; Herniated bladder; Inguinal hernia.