Meningitis-Retention Syndrome as an Unrecognized Clinical Condition in Indian Scenario: Fall Through the Cracks

Meningitis-retention syndrome (MRS) is a recently recognized condition marked by the concurrent occurrence of aseptic meningitis with acute urinary retention. We present the case of a 22-year-old man who presented with an undiagnosed fever with headache and urinary retention. Subsequent urodynamic t...

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Published in:Cureus 2024, Vol.16 (2), p.e54910-e54910
Main Authors: Gheewala, Gaurang K, Surana, Deval U, Patel, Anil, Daruwala, Feral
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:Meningitis-retention syndrome (MRS) is a recently recognized condition marked by the concurrent occurrence of aseptic meningitis with acute urinary retention. We present the case of a 22-year-old man who presented with an undiagnosed fever with headache and urinary retention. Subsequent urodynamic testing revealed an underactive detrusor, resulting in insufficient contraction of the bladder during voiding despite normal sensation during bladder filling. Normal urinary voiding was successfully restored without the need for treatment within a 30-day timeframe. It is crucial to include MRS in the differential diagnosis of acute urinary retention. It is crucial to include MRS in the differential diagnosis of acute urinary retention. Despite the generally benign and self-remitting nature of MRS, the management of acute urinary retention is necessary.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.54910