In:
Case Reports in Pediatrics, Hindawi Limited, Vol. 2021 ( 2021-4-17), p. 1-3
Kurzfassung:
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is an inflammatory, demyelinating, and rapidly progressive disorder of the central nervous system. This condition is also known as postinfectious encephalomyelitis, and it is characterized by multifocal lesions in the brain and spinal cord with widespread neurological findings. High doses of intravenous (IV) methylprednisolone, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), and plasma exchange (PLEX) treatments comprise the first-line therapy. There are limited pediatric case reports refractory to standard treatment. Here, we present the case of a 17-year-old girl diagnosed with ADEM associated with Salmonella infection, which was treated with rituximab.
Materialart:
Online-Ressource
ISSN:
2090-6811
,
2090-6803
DOI:
10.1155/2021/5570566
Sprache:
Englisch
Verlag:
Hindawi Limited
Publikationsdatum:
2021
ZDB Id:
2659094-3
