Spontaneous Intra-Peritoneal Perforation Of The Urinary Bladder From Squamous Carcinoma Presenting As An Acute Abdomen

摘要

Perforation of the urinary bladder without history of antecedent trauma is a rare clinical occurrence. However, in patients with an acute abdomen, especially those with previous voiding symptoms, this diagnosis should be considered. The following case presented with an atraumatic bladder perforation and peritonitis secondary to chronic inflammation and squamous cell carcinoma. A review of the literature of this rare and frequently fatal condition is included.