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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
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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
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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

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
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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

COVID-19 vaccine associated transverse myelitis-Evusheld as an option when vaccination is not recommended due to severe adverse events

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 2022
Individuals who experience severe COVID-19-vaccine-related adverse reactions such as transverse myelitis may be precluded from receiving further vaccination to protect from SARS-CoV-2 infection.
William E. Fitzsimmons
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Rituximab monitoring and redosing in pediatric neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. [PDF]

, 2016
OBJECTIVE: To study rituximab in pediatric neuromyelitis optica (NMO)/NMO spectrum disorders (NMOSD) and the relationship between rituximab, B cell repopulation, and relapses in order to improve rituximab monitoring and redosing.
Alper, G, Appleton, R, Banwell, B, Benson, La, Brilot, F, Dale, R. C., Deiva, K, Gorman, Mp, Leventer, Rj, Mohammad, Ss, Nolan, M, Nosadini, M, Ramanathan, S, Riney, Cj, Waldman, At   +14 more
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Unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE) spine surgery for thoracolumbar intervertebral disc diseases in dogs: An ex vivo cadaveric and in vivo preclinical study

Veterinary Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To determine optimal portal position for thoracolumbar unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE) spine surgery in dogs. Study design Experimental ex vivo cadaveric and in vivo preclinical study. Animals Seven cadavers and three healthy purpose‐bred Beagles.
Sanghyun Nam, Youngjin Jeon, Jueun Kim, Jaemin Jeong, Seongmok Jeong, Youngwon Lee, Haebeom Lee   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bartonella-Associated Transverse Myelitis

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2017
Each year in the United States, 500 patients are hospitalized for cat-scratch disease, caused by Bartonella henselae infection. We report a case of rare but serious neurologic B. henselae infection. When typical features of cat-scratch disease occur with
Parham Sendi, Cedric Hirzel, Andreas Bloch, Urs Fischer, Natalie Jeannet, Livia Berlinger, Heinz Krestel   +6 more
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A case of longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis with an isolated pontine lesion following epidural and spinal anesthesia for cesarean section

eNeurologicalSci, 2020
Severe neurologic complications following epidural and spinal anesthesia rarely occur. Transverse myelitis has been reported as a rare complication of epidural or spinal anesthesia.
Yuki Kitazaki, Asako Ueno, Kenichiro Maeda, Rei Asano, Hiroyuki Satomi, Taro Nishio, Yasunari Nakamoto, Tadanori Hamano   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source