Neuromyelitis optica in a young patient presenting with urinary retention: A case report

Neuromyelitis optica in a young patient presenting with urinary retention: A case report

Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is a rare autoimmune disorder of the central nervous system that can cause a variety of neurological symptoms, including urinary dysfunction. Here, we present the case of a 21-year-old male patient who was diagnosed with NMO after presenting with urinary retention.

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Veröffentlicht in:Urology case reports 2023-09, Vol.50, p.102460, Article 102460
Hauptverfasser: Boukhannous, Ibrahim, El Moudane, Anouar, Ahmed Okiyeh, Yacoub, Ramdani, Mohammed, Barki, Ali
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Devic disease
Inflammation and Infection
Lower urinary tract symptoms
Neuromyelitis optica
Urinary retention
Urodynamics
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Zusammenfassung:Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is a rare autoimmune disorder of the central nervous system that can cause a variety of neurological symptoms, including urinary dysfunction. Here, we present the case of a 21-year-old male patient who was diagnosed with NMO after presenting with urinary retention.
ISSN:2214-4420
2214-4420
DOI:10.1016/j.eucr.2023.102460