Bilateral Hutch diverticula presenting as “Mickey Mouse bladder” in a child: A case report
Congenital bladder diverticula are rare in children. The Mickey Mouse bladder refers to a specific radiological sign that appears in bilateral paraureteral diverticula. We describe an 11-year-old boy presented with lower urinary symptoms. Imaging studies showed bilateral Hutch diverticula without vesicoureteral reflux. Urodynamic studies showed detrusor overactivity with bladder-sphincter dyssynergia. The patient was managed conservatively with clean intermittent catheterization and anticholinergic medication, and he had a significant clinical response without surgery. This case emphasizes the role of functional studies and supports conservative management in cases where bladder dysfunction is the major underlying problem. • Bilateral hutch diverticula may manifest as a 'Mickey Mouse bladder'. • Bladder dysfunction can lead to symptoms and residual urine. • Urodynamic studies are essential before surgery. • Conservative management can eliminate the need for diverticulectomy.
Authors
- Souha Laarif
- Abir Boussetta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8034-2355)
- Taher Gargeh
- Youssef Hellal
- Cyrine Saadi
- Hela Oueslati
- Imen Kalfat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7230-2181)
Institutions
- Hôpital Charles-Nicolle (TN)
- Habib hospital Thameur (TN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Urology Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2026.103456
- Primary Topic
- Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00