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Longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis with pulmonary tuberculosis
Longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis (LETM) is characterized by contiguous inflammatory lesions of spinal cord extending to ≥3 vertebral segments. The etiology of LETM is complicated, including various infection, autoimmune disease, and so on. Neuromyelitis optic spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is the most common cause of LETM.
Zhang, Yu +4 more
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OBJECTIVE: To determine the frequency of longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis and Causes of longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis METHODOLOGY: A Cross-Sectional, retrospective study was conducted at Neurology Department, Mayo Hospital ...
Javed, Muhammad Athar +2 more
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The Case of a 55‐Year‐Old Man With Leg Weakness
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
Ada Breitenbucher +3 more
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© 2021 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.We report the case of a patient with symptoms of myelopathy following acute SARS-CoV-2 infection. MRI documented a longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis and further investigation was unremarkable with the ...
Leal Rato, Miguel +5 more
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ABSTRACT Background and Aims Autoimmune nodopathy (AN) is a subtype of antibody‐mediated inflammatory neuropathy targeting the node of Ranvier (NoR). Diagnosis requires detection of anti‐(para)nodal autoantibodies like contactin‐1 and neurofascin‐155 via ELISA or cell‐based assays, but protocols are inconsistent. Causes of node autoimmunity are unknown,
Luise Appeltshauser +9 more
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Longitudinal extensive transverse myelitis due to tuberculosis
Tuberculosis of the central nervous system (CNS) accounts for approximately 1% of all cases of tuberculosis and half of these involve the spine. Intramedullary involvement is rare in tuberculosis and usually present in the form of radiculomyelitis, transverse myelitis, intraspinal granulomas, or thrombosis of anterior spinal ...
S K, Sahu, S, Giri, N, Gupta
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Transverse myelitis (TM) has been reported in association with vaccination, including post-diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus (DPTw) vaccination. Here, we report the case of a 21-month-old female child presented with loss of neck control with a history ...
Tiwari, Ved Pratap +3 more
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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 +15 more
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Case Report of Combined Central and Peripheral Demyelination: Treated With Ofatumumab
ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Combined central and peripheral demyelination (CCPD) is a rare autoimmune‐mediated disorder characterized by demyelination affecting both the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. The involvement of the CNS typically manifests as longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis and optic neuritis, whereas ...
Lili Liu +4 more
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ABSTRACT A 71‐year‐old woman presented with acute muscle weakness and paresthesia in her left lower limb with the preceding back pain and impaired deep sensation. Although initial brain and spinal MRI were normal, follow‐up spinal MRI confirmed the left‐sided posterior lesion at T10 to T12 vertebral level, leading to the diagnosis of posterior spinal ...
Munenori Iwamoto +2 more
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