Difference between revisions of "Urocephalus"
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Extremely rare but mentioned in the urologic [[Literature|literature]], '''urocephalus''' is defined by the presence of too much urine in the brain. It is often the result of bladder outlet obstruction or BPH. When enough back pressure develops, a nephrospinal fistula develops, leading to '''urocephalus'''. | Extremely rare but mentioned in the urologic [[Literature|literature]], '''urocephalus''' is defined by the presence of too much urine in the brain. It is often the result of bladder outlet obstruction or BPH. When enough back pressure develops, a nephrospinal fistula develops, leading to '''urocephalus'''. | ||
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| + | [[LP|Lumbar puncture]] reveals urine. | ||
'''Treatment''' | '''Treatment''' | ||
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| − | Place [[Foley Catheter]] and consult Urology. | + | Place [[Foley Catheter|Foley catheter]] and consult Urology. |
Latest revision as of 08:12, 19 May 2017
Extremely rare but mentioned in the urologic literature, urocephalus is defined by the presence of too much urine in the brain. It is often the result of bladder outlet obstruction or BPH. When enough back pressure develops, a nephrospinal fistula develops, leading to urocephalus.
Diagnosis
Lumbar puncture reveals urine.
Treatment
Place Foley catheter and consult Urology.
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