title: Ovarian cyst and autonomic dysreflexia.
abstract: Autonomic dysreflexia may present itself as a medical emergency in quadriplegics and paraplegics above the T6 level. Common causes are bladder/bowel dysfunction and pressure ulcers. A case study is presented in which an ovarian cyst was the cause of autonomic dysreflexia. Excision of the ovarian cyst stopped recurrence of paroxysmal hypertension and completely alleviated signs and symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Heartland Health System, St. Joseph, MO 64501.
authors.forename: V N
authors.initials: VN
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: C N
authors.initials: CN
authors.lastname: Mullican
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001342:Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000150:complications*; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000150:complications*