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Intraspinal schwannoma and neurogenic bladder.
K S Yang1, C S Ho1,2, P A Tai3,4
1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Lotung Poh-Ai Hospital , Taiwan.
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
|March 16, 2018
Summary
Neurogenic bladder dysfunction can be an early sign of lumbar intradural schwannomas, leading to significant disability. Surgical resection of these tumors can improve bladder function and patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Urology
- Oncology
Background:
- Lumbar intradural schwannomas typically present with sensory disturbances.
- Neurogenic bladder dysfunction is a less common but potentially disabling early symptom.
Observation:
- A patient presented with recurrent urinary retention and urinary tract infection, leading to the diagnosis of a L3-4 schwannoma.
- The patient underwent surgical resection of the schwannoma.
Findings:
- Post-surgical evaluation documented improvement in bladder sensation via urodynamic study.
- The patient was successfully weaned off a Foley catheter following the intervention.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering neurogenic bladder dysfunction in the differential diagnosis of lumbar intradural schwannomas.
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention can prevent long-term disability associated with neurogenic bladder dysfunction.
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