USMLE Forum - Largest USMLE Community

Full Version: A 35-year-old - malak
You're currently viewing a stripped down version of our content. View the full version with proper formatting.
A 35-year-old white man is brought to the ED after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. On examination, he is found to have multiple pelvic fractures. Prostate examination findings are normal. No blood is observed at the meatus, but he has gross hematuria. What is the major cause of the hematuria?

A. Renal trauma
B. Bladder injury
C. Anterior urethral trauma
D. Ureteral disruption
E. Posterior urethral trauma


bladder injury is my answer
I would say B
bladder
answer is a and you should do ivp promptly to detect renal injury
thanks