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Primary Culture of Human Vestibular Schwannomas
Published on: July 20, 2014
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.
Abstract:
Most lumbar intradural schwannomas present initially as radiculopathies with sensory disturbances. However, neurogenic bladder dysfunction may be one of the earliest manifestations and can cause long-term disability. We present the case of a patient with a L3-4 schwannoma (newly diagnosed owing to recurrent urinary retention and urinary tract infection) who finally underwent surgical resection. Improvement of bladder sensation was documented by urodynamic study and the patient was subsequently weaned off her Foley catheter with satisfactory outcome.
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