'I Thought It Was My Diabetes': An Acute Presentation of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder.
R I Med J (2013)
; 107(3): 10-13, 2024 Mar 01.
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ABSTRACT
Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) is an immune-mediated neuroinflammatory disease of the central nervous system. Patients typically present with sensory deficits, weakness, and incontinence. This is a case of a 43-year-old female with diabetes mellitus admitted for acute onset leg weakness and stool incontinence. Spinal MRI imaging revealed transverse myelitis, and her lab work was significant for an anti-aquaporin 4 (AQP4) antibody titer of 12,560. Initial treatment consisted of a high-dose steroid taper and plasmapheresis. This unique case illustrates the importance in recognizing delayed presentations of rare neuroinflammatory conditions previously assumed to be a sequela of diabetic neuropathy.
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01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Neuromyélite optique
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Diabète
Limites:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Langue:
En
Journal:
R I Med J (2013)
Année:
2024
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Article