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ArticleTranslational andrology and urology2026

Bladder stone as the first clue to a hidden vesicovaginal fistula: diagnostic and surgical insights from a multidisciplinary approach-a case report.

Xuan Zhou, Zhihao Wei, Jian Shi, Miao Wang, Zhiyong Xiong, Xiaoping Zhang

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Xuan Zhou *Department of Urology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Zhihao Wei *Department of Urology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Jian Shi *Department of Urology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Miao WangDepartment of Urology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Zhiyong XiongDepartment of Urology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Xiaoping ZhangDepartment of Urology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.

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Abstract

Background: Women presenting with urinary tract symptoms such as bladder stones are often presumed to have primary urological disease. However, urogynecologic conditions-including vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) and retained vaginal foreign bodies-can rarely manifest with predominant urological symptoms, leading to diagnostic delay. Case Description: A 20-year-old female presented with persistent lower urinary tract discomfort and urinary leakage for 2 years. She denied abdominal pain, distension, or menstrual irregularities. No psychiatric or surgical history was reported, and renal function was within normal limits [serum creatinine 73.9 µmol/L; estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) 100.96 mL/min/1.73 m Conclusions: This case underscores that an apparently straightforward urological presentation may conceal complex urogynecologic pathology. Early cross-disciplinary assessment between urology and gynecology, supported by targeted imaging and functional evaluation, is essential for timely diagnosis and comprehensive management.

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Bladder stonegiant uretermultidisciplinary managementvaginal foreign bodyvesicovaginal fistula (VVF)

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