Detrusor Arreflexia in a Patient with HAM/TSP
Author Information
Author(s): Tannus Matheus, Tanajura Davi, Sundberg Michael A., Oliveira Paulo, Castro Neviton, Santos André Muniz
Primary Institution: Serviço de Imunologia, Hospital Universitário Proffessor Edgard Santos, Salvador, Brazil
Hypothesis
How does the progression of neurogenic bladder manifest in patients with HAM/TSP?
Conclusion
The case describes a patient whose neurogenic bladder progressed from overactive detrusor to detrusor arreflexia.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient initially had overactive bladder symptoms.
- Over time, the patient developed detrusor arreflexia.
- Urodynamic studies showed a progression from detrusor overactivity to underactivity.
Takeaway
This study talks about a 70-year-old woman whose bladder problems got worse over time due to a virus.
Methodology
Urodynamic studies were conducted to assess bladder function over time.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
One 70-year-old female patient with HTLV-I infection.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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