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Published in: Rheumatology International 1/2018

01-01-2018 | Cases with a Message

Parenchymal neuro-Behçet disease with erectile dysfunction and micturition disturbances: case report and literature review

Authors: Ali Taylan, Merih Birlik

Published in: Rheumatology International | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Parenchymal neuro-Behçet disease (NBD) is a serious clinic condition with a sub-acute or chronic disease course that results in incapability through pyramidal tract involvement. Though well-known consequences can deter a patient’s life, both urinary symptoms and sexual dysfunction are underestimated complications of NBD and closely related in timing. Here, we report the case of a young male patient with parenchymal NBD who developed urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction in addition to widespread pyramidal tract signs and symptoms. We discuss clinical features, prognosis and treatment of the case. A review of English literature was conducted for cases of concurrent urinary or sexual dysfunction complicating parenchymal-NBD.
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Metadata
Title
Parenchymal neuro-Behçet disease with erectile dysfunction and micturition disturbances: case report and literature review
Authors
Ali Taylan
Merih Birlik
Publication date
01-01-2018
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Rheumatology International / Issue 1/2018
Print ISSN: 0172-8172
Electronic ISSN: 1437-160X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-017-3858-3

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