Autor(es):
Apolônio, Lucas P. M. ; Silva Junior, Geraldo B. ; Dantas, Amanda Maria Menezes ; Duarte, Pastora M. A. ; Silva, Sônia L. ; Daher, Elizabeth de Francesco
Data: 2014
Origem: Oasisbr
Assunto(s): Anemia; Anemia Perniciosa; Anemia Megaloblástica; Vitamina B 12; Anemia; Anemia; Anemia Perniciosa; Anemia Perniciosa; Anemia Megaloblástica; Anemia Megaloblástica; Vitamina B 12; Vitamina B 12
Descrição
Pernicious anemia is the most common cause of vitamin B12 deficiency, being characterized by destruction of the gastric mucosa and the presence of auto-antibodies. We describe a rare case of neurogenic bladder associated with pernicious anemia. The neurologic manifestations (muscular weakness) were partially reversed with vitamin B12 replacement, but the vesical symptoms persisted. It is important to investigate the presence of vitamin B12 deficiency in cases of neurogenic bladder.