Case report: a case of bladder dysfunction due to myasthenia gravis

Int Urol Nephrol. 2005;37(2):253-5. doi: 10.1007/s11255-004-4702-8.

Abstract

Detrusor underactivity, due to myasthenia gravis (MG) is extremely rare. Only 4 cases of de novo dysfunction have been reported. We report a case of detrusor underactivity and increased post-void residual urine in a woman with MG. The patient has been managed by clean intermittent catheterization 6 times a day.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Myasthenia Gravis / complications*
  • Urinary Bladder Diseases / etiology*