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A sporadic case of holocord tuberculous transverse myelitis with arachnoiditis

The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, 2022
Background Tubercular infection of the brain and spine is relatively common in endemic regions of the world. Central nervous system tuberculosis can have varied manifestations. The familiar imaging findings are hydrocephalus, ring-enhancing tuberculomas,
Sukrati Ranjan, Rahul Dev, Miranda Devi Keisham   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Brainstem involvement - frequency, presentation and outcome [PDF]

, 2016
Background Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibodies (MOG-IgG) are present in a subset of aquaporin-4 (AQP4)-IgG-negative patients with optic neuritis (ON) and/or myelitis.
Jarius, Sven, Kleiter, Ingo, Ruprecht, Klemens   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Myelitis‐Predominant Aggressive Phenotype: Unveiling Unique Patterns of Late‐Onset Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders

Annals of Neurology, EarlyView.
Objective The objective of this study was to compare clinical features and prognosis of late‐onset neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (LO‐NMOSD, onset age ≥60 years) with adult‐onset NMOSD (AO‐NMOSD, onset age 18–59 years), and to provide insights for individualized management in elderly patients.
Ya‐Lan Pu, Jin‐Zhou Feng, Hua‐Xing Meng, Hai‐Bing Xiao, Xiao‐Ling Li, Jin Zhen, Wen‐Ying Lu, Xu‐Ming Xi, Ti Wu, Bao‐Shi Yuan, Mo‐Li Fan, Chao Zhang, De‐Cai Tian, Xia Meng, Fu‐Dong Shi, Tian Song   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

New onset neuromyelitis optica in a young Nigerian woman with possible antiphospholipid syndrome: a case report [PDF]

, 2008
Introduction Devic's neuromyelitis optica is an inflammatory demyelinating disease that targets the optic nerves and spinal cord. It has a worldwide distribution and distinctive features that distinguish it from multiple sclerosis.
Morenikeji A. Komolafe, Edward O. Komolafe, Taofiki A. Sunmonu, S. O. Olateju, C. M. Asaleye, Olufemi A. Adesina, S. A. Badmus, DM Wingerchuk, DM Wingerchuk, DM Wingerchuk, A Jacob, BG Weinshenker, M Matiello, BO Osuntokun, E Vasonnenberg, RN Mandler, F Tezzon, C Jacobi   +17 more
core   +1 more source

Movement Disorders in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Several movement disorders (MD) have been reported to occur in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). No extensive review has addressed the whole spectrum of MD in NMOSD. Objective This article aims to review MD in NMOSD, describing its prevalence and features.
Luciana A.F. Bringel, Pedro L.G.S.B. Lima, Pedro V.F. Rodrigues, Francisco L.H.B. Cavalcante, Amanda R. Pinheiro, Fabricia M.S. Saraiva, Cynthia P. Rodrigues, Paulo V.S. Gonçalves, Leonardo J.R.A. Melo, Antônio E. Camelo‐Filho, Avelino M. Dutra‐Junior, Samuel R.O. Veras, Fernanda M.M. Carvalho, Flávia P.S. Rolim, Gabriela J. Martins, José A.C. D'Almeida, Pedro Braga‐Neto, Milena S. Pitombeira, Paulo R. Nobrega   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

Aquaporin-4 Antibodies Are Not Related to HTLV-1\ud Associated Myelopathy [PDF]

, 2012
Introduction: The seroprevalence of human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) is very high among Brazilians (,1:200).\ud HTLV-1 associated myelopathy or tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) is the most common neurological complication of\ud HTLV-1 ...
Brandão, Carlos Otávio, Casseb, Jorge Simão do Rosário, Damasceno, Alfredo, Damasceno, Benito P., Farias, Alessandro S., Jarius, Sven, Longhini, Ana Leda F., Moraes, Adriel S., Oliveira, Augusto C. Penalva de, Santos, Leonilda M. B., von Gleh, Felipe, Wandinger, Klaus-Peter, Wildemann, Brigitte   +12 more
core   +2 more sources

Cutaneous and non‐cutaneous diseases due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae in children

JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, EarlyView.
Summary Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) is a common pathogen responsible for diverse infections in children and adolescents, primarily affecting the respiratory tract. Besides causing atypical pneumonia, MP can also lead to extrapulmonary manifestations, including mucocutaneous, hematological, neurological, cardiac, and gastrointestinal symptoms.
Hanna Lindemann, Maximilian David Mauritz, Victoria Rehmann, Michael Paulussen, Jorge Frank, Malik Aydin   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Acute Transverse Myelitis Secondary to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2): A Case Report

Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine, 2020
Introduction Respiratory viral illnesses are associated with diverse neurological complications, including acute transverse myelitis (ATM). Among the respiratory viral pathogens, the Coronaviridae family and its genera coronaviruses have been implicated ...
Muhammad Durrani, K. Kucharski, Zachary Smith, Stephanie Fien   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Pathophysiologisch-serologische, bildgebende und klinische Charakteristika der Neuromyelitis Optica [PDF]

, 2019
Hintergrund: Neuromyelitis optica-Spektrum-Erkrankungen (NMOSD) stellen eine Gruppe neuroinflammatorischer Erkrankungen dar, die mit dem klinischen Auftreten von Myelitiden und/oder Optikusneuritiden (ON) einhergeht.
Schumacher, Sophie
core   +1 more source

Clinical characteristics of autoimmune glial fibrillary acidic protein astrocytopathy in adults: a retrospective analysis of 9 cases

Internal Medicine Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background To identify early diagnostic clues, we analysed cerebrospinal fluid and serum biomarkers in patients with autoimmune glial fibrillary acidic protein astrocytopathy (GFAP‐A) and compared biomarker trends with those in patients with viral meningoencephalitis, tuberculous meningoencephalitis, and anti‐N‐methyl‐D‐aspartate receptor ...
Siruo Guo, Jinyu Huang, Tingting Liu, Wu Yang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source