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

Urol Case Rep

Department of Urology, Mohamed VI University Hospital Center, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Oujda, Mohamed I University, Oujda, Morocco.

Published: September 2023

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.

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