Is diverticulum in bladder serious?

Bladder diverticula don’t always need to be treated if they’re not causing any problems. Diverticula caused by a block in the bladder are treated by taking out the block and maybe the diverticulum, as well.

What is endoscopic Fulguration?

A procedure that uses heat from an electric current to destroy abnormal tissue, such as a tumor or other lesion. It may also be used to control bleeding during surgery or after an injury. The electric current passes through an electrode that is placed on or near the tissue.

What causes bladder diverticula?

A person can develop a bladder diverticulum when they’re born when the bladder lining pokes through an underdeveloped part of the bladder wall. A bladder diverticulum developed later in life occurs when there is a blockage in the bladder outlet.

How common is bladder diverticulum?

The prevalence of bladder diverticula in association with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is approximately 6%. Although many bladder diverticula are asymptomatic, they can be incidentally discovered on evaluation for hematuria, bladder outlet obstruction, or urinary tract infection.

What is a cystoscopy with bladder Fulguration?

What is cystoscopic fulguration? Cystoscopic fulguration is one way of treating urinary tract problems. Healthcare providers use a scope to view the inside of your bladder and urethra. Then they use fulguration to treat the problem.

What is a bladder biopsy with Fulguration?

Your doctor has scheduled you for a cystoscopy with bladder biopsy and fulguration. This includes procedures to remove small tumors within your bladder. Your doctor may prescribe sedation and antibiotics to take and bring with you to your appointment.

Can a bladder diverticulum cause UTI?

Bladder diverticula are important causes of lower urinary tract symptoms including bleeding, irritative voiding symptoms, and persistent or recurrent UTI. They usually occur in the context of some type of bladder outlet obstruction.

Do bladder diverticula cause pain?

Urinary bladder diverticula are commonly asymptomatic and usually discovered incidentally. Common symptoms related to urinary bladder diverticula include hematuria, urinary tract infections, urinary retention, malignancy, and rarely pain from rupture [8].