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What does it mean if mild diffuse bladder wall is thickening?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Outflow obstruction: To bladder such as enlared prostate or urethral stricture in males or bladder prolapse or obstructing ureterocele in females. Can also be due to neurogenic bladder dysfuction in either sex or cystitis can also be reported if bladder is only partly filled ; appears thickened on ultrasound. Can also be a perfectly innocent finding..

Answered 8/4/2018

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