Dengue-associated longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis.
BMJ Case Rep
; 17(3)2024 Mar 25.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38531558
ABSTRACT
We diagnosed a patient with dengue fever who developed acute onset of sensorimotor quadriparesis with bladder involvement, and facial nerve involvement. Despite initial negative results in routine investigations and cerebrospinal fluid analysis, spinal MRI confirmed longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis. The aetiological workup was negative, prompting an investigation into the presence of dengue in the cerebrospinal fluid, which returned positive. This case underscores the importance of considering rare neurological complications in dengue, the value of advanced diagnostic techniques and the potential effectiveness of tailored interventions in challenging cases.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Dengue
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Myelitis
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Myelitis, Transverse
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
BMJ Case Rep
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BMJ case reports
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
India
Country of publication:
Reino Unido