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The Genito‐urinary Manifestations of Herpes Zoster
Author(s) -
RICHMOND WILLIAM
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1974.tb03743.x
Subject(s) - urinary retention , urinary system , medicine , spinal cord , dermatology , surgery , psychiatry
SUMMARY Three cases of herpes zoster involving different spinal cord levels causing urinary retention are presented. Review of the literature has revealed similar cases and a separate syndrome of zoster cystitis. In the light of our reported cases and others previously recorded the neuropathic mechanisms are discussed and a scheme of management is described.