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The is a pelvic CT of a 66-year-old man with urinary sepsis whilst undergoing chemotherapy for bowel cancer. He had a low anterior resection and is know to have a pre-sacral collection discharging into the rectum. His chemotherapy has been put "on hold" pending treatment of this abnormality.

  1. What is the differential diagnosis?
  2. What investigation is now most appropriate?
  3. What issues decide the best treatment and its timing?

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From the Glossary

Bladder:

The midline, lower abdominal organ which stores urine prior to its expulsion via the urethra

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