Omar Riyach

Research

Neurogenic Bladder Revealing a Pernicious Anemia: One Case Report and Literature Review

Article April 21, 2014

Background: Neurogenic or neuropathic bladder is defined as any defective functioning of the bladder caused by impaired innervations. Pernicious anemia is a rare cause of neurogenic bladder and it is often accompanied by other neurological manifestations. The standard treatment is based on parenteral vitamin administration. We report a unique case of pernicious anemia revealed by a neurogenic bladder succefully managed by vitamin B12 administration.