Post-COVID-19 Demyelinating Disease and Its Effect on the Lower Urinary Tract: A Rare Case of a 14-Year-Old Man.
clinical case report
covid-19
demyelinating neurological disorder
neuro-urology
urodynamic
Journal
Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Nov 2023
Nov 2023
Historique:
accepted:
17
11
2023
medline:
19
12
2023
pubmed:
19
12
2023
entrez:
19
12
2023
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
The COVID-19 pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has led to a wide range of manifestations, including urological issues. Patients with COVID-19 frequently experience complications, such as acute kidney injury (AKI) and thromboembolism. Neurological problems, including demyelination in the central and peripheral nervous systems, have also been reported in COVID-19 cases. This neurological damage can be attributed to the virus's neurotropic and neuro-invasive properties. This case study presents a 14-year-old patient who developed severe lower urinary tract symptoms following a COVID-19 infection, leading to a demyelinating disease affecting the lower urinary tract. The patient was managed successfully with specialized neuro-urological care, highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in managing post-COVID-19 complications. Clinicians need to be vigilant about potential neurological manifestations in COVID-19 patients, including those affecting the urinary system, and patients should seek specialized medical attention for persistent symptoms.
Identifiants
pubmed: 38111461
doi: 10.7759/cureus.49022
pmc: PMC10726090
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Langues
eng
Pagination
e49022Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2023, Tsikopoulos et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.