Squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder presented with spontaneous intraperitoneal bladder rupture: A case report

INTRODUCTION: Spontaneous intraperitoneal bladder rupture can present with symptoms of acute abdomen. The associated high mortality rate is attributed to the delay in diagnosis, and the possibility of the presence of a bladder carcinoma contributes to high mortality as well. CASE PRESENTATION: We present a case of spontaneous intraperitoneal bladder rupture associated with squamous cell carcinoma managed with partial cystectomy. DISCUSSION: The incidence of this condition is (1:126,000) but with high mortality rate. It occurs more commonly in male [1]. It can be associated with carcinoma, chronic cystitis, chronic catheterization, bladder outflow obstruction and others. Standard management includes timely diagnosis of this condition, followed by bladder repair in the form of primary closure, partial cystectomy or radical cystectomy. However in the presence of carcinoma the prognosis is poor. CONCLUSION: high index of clinical suspicion and the timely diagnosis can lead to a more favorable outcome.