A case of longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis in an 80-year-old patient with systemic lupus erythematous and anti-aquaporin 4 antibodies.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2021.102899
Abstract: BACKGROUND Systemic Lupus Erythematous is a systemic autoimmune disease with multiorgan inflammation. Clinical manifestations are variable and may involve the Central Nervous System. Acute transverse myelitis is a rare complication. Recent studies have shown an… read more here.
Keywords: aquaporin antibodies; transverse myelitis; anti aquaporin; case ... See more keywords
Contactin-associated protein-2 and anti-aquaporin-4 antibody positive autoimmune encephalitis secondary to herpes simplex encephalitis: A case report
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000033767
Abstract: Rationale: Recurrent herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) can easily induce autoimmune encephalitis (AE). However, there are few reports of anti-contactin-associated protein-2 (CASPR2)-related encephalitis, especially with positive anti-aquaporin 4 (AQP4) antibodies. Patient concerns: A 14-year-old boy was… read more here.
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Concomitant abducens and facial nerve palsies: A rare presentation in anti-aquaporin-4 antibody-positive neuromyelitis optica
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DOI: 10.4103/tjo.tjo_69_19
Abstract: Over the past decade, the discovery of disease-specific aquaporin-4 antibodies has led to a better understanding of the diverse spectrum of disorders that are associated with neuromyelitis optica. Brainstem manifestations have been increasingly recognized in… read more here.
Keywords: neuromyelitis optica; anti aquaporin; nerve palsies; neuromyelitis ... See more keywords