The Unexpected Hidden Danger of Lightning Strike: A Report of a Rare Case of Bladder Injury

Lightning strikes are a rare but potentially devastating cause of injury, particularly in children. Clinical manifestations range from transient neurological disturbances and cardiac arrhythmias to severe burns, auditory damage, and multisystem trauma. Early recognition and prompt resuscitative measures are essential for improving outcomes, as lightning victims often have a high potential for successful resuscitation if treated rapidly. While musculoskeletal, cardiac, and neurological complications are commonly reported, genitourinary injuries, especially bladder trauma, are exceedingly uncommon and, in fact, underreported. We report an unusual and extremely rare clinical case of a lightning strike victim who presented with an isolated bladder injury.