In:
Journal of Pediatric Neurology, Georg Thieme Verlag KG, Vol. 16, No. 01 ( 2018-02), p. 015-020
Kurzfassung:
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a rare disease affecting the central nervous system (CNS), and it is difficult to diagnose clinically because of vague prodromal presentations. The therapeutic aim for ADEM is to inhibit the CNS inflammatory reaction as quickly as possible. Treatments may include high-dose corticosteroids and anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant therapies such as plasmapheresis and high-dose intravenous immunoglobulin. ADEM usually has a good prognosis. Here, we report a rare case of ADEM secondary to Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection mimicking extrapyramidal symptoms.
Materialart:
Online-Ressource
ISSN:
1304-2580
,
1875-9041
DOI:
10.1055/s-0037-1603618
Sprache:
Englisch
Verlag:
Georg Thieme Verlag KG
Publikationsdatum:
2018
ZDB Id:
2130673-4