Jin Xiaosong, Tang Haibin, Yuan Heng, Chen Gang
Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Heliyon. 2024 Jun 4;10(12):e32374. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32374. eCollection 2024 Jun 30.
Neuronal intranuclear inclusion disease is an uncommon neurodegenerative disorder. The diagnosis of this condition has become more definitive based on current research. However, treatment options remain limited. Neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction is one of the prevalent and significant complications, which is the result of its multi-system effects. Here, we present the case of a 48-year-old man diagnosed with neuronal intranuclear inclusion disease based on existing evidence and was complicated by neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction. Despite undergoing some medical treatments, his lower urinary tract symptoms, including urinary incontinence, incomplete or intermittent voiding, etc, continued to worsen while upper urinary tract injury developed. Based on careful consideration of the patient's condition and the available findings, we performed an unprecedented sacral neuromodulation on him. Implementation of sacral neuromodulation led to significant improvement in his urination function and alleviate kidney function damage. Our case suggests a potential therapeutic role for sacral neuromodulation in the treatment of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction associated with neuronal intranuclear inclusion disease. Additional research is required to determine the effectiveness of sacral neuromodulation in managing neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction caused by various etiologies.
神经元核内包涵体病是一种罕见的神经退行性疾病。基于目前的研究,这种疾病的诊断已变得更加明确。然而,治疗选择仍然有限。神经源性下尿路功能障碍是常见且严重的并发症之一,这是其多系统影响的结果。在此,我们报告一例48岁男性病例,该患者根据现有证据被诊断为神经元核内包涵体病,并伴有神经源性下尿路功能障碍。尽管接受了一些药物治疗,他的下尿路症状,包括尿失禁、排尿不完全或间歇性排尿等,仍持续恶化,同时出现了上尿路损伤。基于对患者病情和现有检查结果的仔细考虑,我们对他进行了前所未有的骶神经调节治疗。骶神经调节治疗使他的排尿功能得到显著改善,并减轻了肾功能损害。我们的病例表明骶神经调节在治疗与神经元核内包涵体病相关的神经源性下尿路功能障碍方面具有潜在的治疗作用。需要进一步的研究来确定骶神经调节在管理由各种病因引起的神经源性下尿路功能障碍方面的有效性。