Submucosal vesical varicosities causing hematuria and retention of urine in pregnancy: cystovarix.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Pregnancy may be associated with urological complications but gross hematuria is rare. Mechanical obstruction of venous return with pregnancy-associated smooth muscle dilatation and vasodilatation causes venous congestion, predisposing to varicose veins. We present a case of bladder submucosal venous hemorrhage secondary to such varices and describe mechanisms underlying cystovarix formation.
Medical subject headings
- Hematuria
- Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular
- Urinary Bladder
- Urinary Retention
- Varicose Veins