Morvan Syndrome: A Case Report With Patient Narrative and Video. [PDF]
Neurohospitalist, 2016 A 74-year-old gentleman was admitted to the regional neurosciences center with encephalopathy, myokymia, and dysautonomia. Chest imaging had previously identified an incidental mass in the anterior mediastinum, consistent with a primary thymic tumor. Antivoltage-gated potassium channel (anti-VGKC) antibodies were positive (titer 1273 pmol/L) and he was
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A Rare Adolescent Presentation of Morvan Syndrome: Diagnostic Challenges and Therapeutic Response [PDF]
Clinical Case ReportsMorvan syndrome is a rare autoimmune disorder that predominantly affects adults, but it can also present in adolescents with atypical symptoms. This case of a 17‐year‐old patient exhibited severe back pain, muscle twitching, visual hallucinations, and ...
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A rare presentation of CASPR2-associated Morvan syndrome overlapping with GM1-positive AMSAN: a case report [PDF]
Frontiers in ImmunologyBackgroundMorvan syndrome is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by peripheral nerve hyperexcitability with autonomic and central nervous system involvement, most commonly associated with antibodies against contactin-associated protein-like 2 ...
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Morvan syndrome associated with LGI1 antibody: a case report [PDF]
BMC Neurology, 2021 Background Morvan syndrome (MoS) is a rare autoimmune syndrome associated with antibodies against two kinds of potassium channel proteins, contactin associated protein-like 2 (CASPR2) and leucine-rich glioma inactivated protein 1 (LGI1).
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Morvan Syndrome Masquerading as Anxiety Disorder: A Case Report Highlighting the Importance of Recognizing Organic Signs in Psychiatric Settings [PDF]
International Medical Case Reports JournalJiao Li,1 Mingming Li,2 Haiqing Ma,3 Yating Hu,4 Qiangli Dong1 1Department of Mental Health, the Second Hospital & Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Neurology, the Second Hospital
Li J, Li M, Ma H, Hu Y, Dong Q
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Anesthetic management of patients with Morvan syndrome – A rare disorder [PDF]
Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia, 2023 Shelly Singh +3 more
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Occult bowel cancer presenting as Morvan syndrome. [PDF]
BMJ Case Rep, 2023 A man in his mid-60s presented with a 3-month history of progressive muscle twitching, agitation, cognitive impairment, insomnia, hyperhidrosis and lower limb pain. He had fasciculations, myokymia, myoclonus, exaggerated startle response and significant postural hypotension.
Alagoda S, Wimalaratna S, Herath TM.
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Delayed onset of severe chronic pain in CASPR2 autoantibody–associated Morvan syndrome in a former UK swine abattoir worker [PDF]
PAIN Reports, 2018 . Introduction:. Autoantibody-mediated autoimmunity directed against targets within the voltage-gated potassium channel complex (VGKCC autoantibodies) has been implicated in causing neuropathic pain. Methods:.
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Thymectomy for Morvan Syndrome Associated With Thymoma. [PDF]
Ann Thorac Surg Short RepA 67-year-old man presented with lower back pain, numbness in the lower limbs, and general malaise. Over time, he experienced insomnia, abnormal behavior, muscle weakness, weight loss, orthostatic hypotension, and vesicorectal dysfunction. He was given a diagnosis of Morvan syndrome.
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Retraction of: A case report of Morvan syndrome. [PDF]
Oxf Med Case Reports, 2021 Authors describe the case of a 22-year-old Caucasian male who presented acutely with psychomotor agitation, insomnia and muscle twitching with painful cramps. Autonomic symptoms were as well present, with profuse sweating, blood pressure fluctuations and tachycardia.
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