Postirradiation lumbosacral radiculopathy following seminoma treatment presenting as flaccid neuropathic bladder: a case report
2011
Case of Bladder Issues After Seminoma Treatment
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Raheem Omer, Hickey David P
Primary Institution: Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Conclusion
A hypotonic bladder can be an unusual presentation of postirradiation lumbosacral syndrome following treatment for testicular seminoma.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had severe hypotonic bladder due to radiation-induced spinal cord injury.
- Urodynamic findings showed a flaccid bladder with low detrusor pressure.
- MRI results indicated radiation-induced injury without any mass lesions.
Takeaway
This study talks about a man who had bladder problems after treatment for testicular cancer, showing that radiation can cause unexpected issues.
Methodology
The case report describes clinical evaluations, urodynamic studies, and MRI findings.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 38-year-old Caucasian man.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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