title: Acute urinary retention in female patients: diagnosis and treatment.
abstract: Acute urinary retention in female patients often is attributed to psychogenic disturbances. However, it is apparent that this problem may be the harbinger of significant organic illness. Our experience with 27 patients reveals that careful evaluation and appropriate treatment prevent further urological complications and aid in the diagnosis of underlying pathological conditions.
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology