A Gassy Bladder Mystery

An Abdominal X-ray reveals air in the urinary tract. What underlying condition predisposes patients to this rare and serious infection, emphysematous cystitis?

Diabetes mellitus


What underlying disease is most likely to have been present in this patient?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Atrial fibrillation
Chronic constipation
Chronic renal insufficiency
Diabetes mellitus
Thalassemia

Data Interpretation, Diabetes Mellitus, Emphysematous cystitis, Urinary tract infection, Urology

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