Reading
Practice pronunciation of medical terms by reading the following medical report aloud.
Cystitis
This 50-year-old white woman has been complaining of diffuse pelvic pain with urinary bladder spasm since cystoscopy
10 days ago, at which time marked cystitis was noted. She reports nocturia 3–4 times, urinary frequency, urgency, and
epigastric discomfort. The patient has a history of polyuria, hematuria, and urinary incontinence. There is a history of
numerous stones, large and small, in the gallbladder. In 20xx she was admitted to the hospital with cholecystitis,
chronic and acute; cholelithiasis; and choledocholithiasis. Subsequently, cholecystectomy, choledocholithotomy, and
incidental appendectomy were performed. My impression is that the urinary incontinence is due to cystitis and is
temporary in nature.
Evaluation
Review the medical report above to answer the following questions. Use a medical dictionary such as Taber’s
Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary and other resources if needed.
- What was found when the patient had a cystoscopy?
- What are the symptoms of cystitis?
- What is the patient’s past surgical history?
- What is the treatment for cystitis?
- What are the dangers of untreated cystitis?
- What instrument is used to perform a cystoscopy?
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