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Voiding dysfunction in tertiary syphilis.

E Erturk, J Sheinfeld, R S Davis

    Urology
    |September 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Neurosyphilis, a resurgence of syphilis, can cause urinary retention. Intermittent catheterization is preferred over prostate surgery due to impaired bladder function in tabes dorsalis patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Urology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Syphilis incidence is increasing, with a rise in tertiary neurosyphilis cases.
    • Neurosyphilis can lead to significant urologic complications, including urinary retention.
    • Tabes dorsalis is a manifestation of tertiary neurosyphilis affecting the spinal cord.

    Observation:

    • Presents the first reported urodynamic findings in a patient with tabes dorsalis.
    • Observed impaired detrusor muscle activity in the affected patient.
    • Urinary retention was a primary urologic sequela.

    Findings:

    • Intermittent catheterization is a more effective management strategy than prostate surgery for urinary retention in tabes dorsalis.
    • Urodynamic evaluation is crucial for understanding bladder dysfunction in neurosyphilis.

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  • Impaired detrusor contractility necessitates tailored treatment approaches.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of recognizing neurosyphilis for appropriate urologic management.
    • Suggests that urodynamic assessment should precede surgical intervention for urinary issues in suspected neurosyphilis cases.
    • Emphasizes the need for increased awareness of neurosyphilis and its urologic manifestations among clinicians.