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Urodynamics in a patient with Werdnig-Hoffman disease
Ken-ryu Han Kr1, David B. Glazier, Mukaram A. Gazi
1Division of Urology, Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey.
The Canadian Journal of Urology
|April 5, 2001
Summary
Werdnig-Hoffman Disease (WHD), a rare spinal muscular atrophy, can affect the bladder. This study documents the first urodynamic findings of a neurogenic bladder in a WHD patient.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Urology
Background:
- Werdnig-Hoffman Disease (WHD) is a severe form of spinal muscular atrophy affecting motor neurons.
- Bladder dysfunction is not commonly associated with WHD in existing literature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the first documented case of neurogenic bladder in a patient with Werdnig-Hoffman Disease.
- To present urodynamic findings in this unique case.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a patient diagnosed with Werdnig-Hoffman Disease.
- Urodynamic studies were performed to assess bladder function.
Main Results:
- The patient exhibited findings consistent with a neurogenic bladder on urodynamic studies.
- This represents the first urodynamic documentation of bladder dysfunction in WHD.
Conclusions:
- Neurogenic bladder is a potential complication of Werdnig-Hoffman Disease.
- Urodynamic evaluation is crucial for identifying and managing bladder dysfunction in WHD patients.