Neuromyelitis optica in a young patient presenting with urinary retention: A case report

Abstract

Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is a rare autoimmune disorder of the central nervous system that can cause a variety of neurological symptoms, including urinary dysfunction. Here, we present the case of a 21-year-old male patient who was diagnosed with NMO after presenting with urinary retention.

Keywords

• Neuromyelitis optica
• Devic disease
• Urinary retention
• Lower urinary tract symptoms
• Urodynamics