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Coexistence of Transverse Myelitis and Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis; a rare case
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Background: Transverse myelitis (TM) is a disease in which motor, sensory and autonomic dysfunction develops as a result of localized inflammation of the spinal cord. Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a disease of sudden onset and variable clinical course characterized by demyilination of the central nervous system. Although ADEM and TM are separate entities clinically and radiologically, they have many similarities in terms of treatment and rehabilitation approach.
Case report: A 14-year-old female patient applied to the emergency service with the complaints of lowback pain, weakness in the legs, stumbling and falling. In addition to the paraplegia clinic, there were sensory defect, urinary retention and loss of control of the anal sphincter. ADEM and TM were diagnosed by considering the differential diagnoses due to demyelinating plaques seen in cranial and spinal MRI examinations. High-dose methyl prednisolone and IVIG were given for treatment. After this treatment, dorsiflexion muscle strength of both ankles improved to 2/5. After starting the rehabilitation program, it was observed that there was a gradual improvement in muscle strength. At the end of the 3rd month, the patient was able to walk independently without support, urinate spontaneously and easily do her daily work.
Conclusion: Despite the poor prognostic factors, we achieved very good results with an effective medical treatment and rehabilitation program in our case with the association of ADEM and TM, which we encountered as a rare condition. We hope that our case will contribute to the literature on the importance of rehabilitation.
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Kaynakça
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Klinik Tıp Bilimleri (Diğer)
Bölüm
Olgu Sunumu
Erken Görünüm Tarihi
29 Aralık 2024
Yayımlanma Tarihi
30 Aralık 2024
Gönderilme Tarihi
9 Mayıs 2024
Kabul Tarihi
8 Ağustos 2024
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2024 Cilt: 8 Sayı: 3
APA
Nas Kırdar, N., & Aslan, Ö. (2024). Coexistence of Transverse Myelitis and Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis; a rare case. Balıkesir Medical Journal, 8(3), 163-167. https://doi.org/10.33716/bmedj.1480959
AMA
1.Nas Kırdar N, Aslan Ö. Coexistence of Transverse Myelitis and Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis; a rare case. BMedJ. 2024;8(3):163-167. doi:10.33716/bmedj.1480959
Chicago
Nas Kırdar, Nurten, ve Özlem Aslan. 2024. “Coexistence of Transverse Myelitis and Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis; a rare case”. Balıkesir Medical Journal 8 (3): 163-67. https://doi.org/10.33716/bmedj.1480959.
EndNote
Nas Kırdar N, Aslan Ö (01 Aralık 2024) Coexistence of Transverse Myelitis and Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis; a rare case. Balıkesir Medical Journal 8 3 163–167.
IEEE
[1]N. Nas Kırdar ve Ö. Aslan, “Coexistence of Transverse Myelitis and Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis; a rare case”, BMedJ, c. 8, sy 3, ss. 163–167, Ara. 2024, doi: 10.33716/bmedj.1480959.
ISNAD
Nas Kırdar, Nurten - Aslan, Özlem. “Coexistence of Transverse Myelitis and Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis; a rare case”. Balıkesir Medical Journal 8/3 (01 Aralık 2024): 163-167. https://doi.org/10.33716/bmedj.1480959.
JAMA
1.Nas Kırdar N, Aslan Ö. Coexistence of Transverse Myelitis and Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis; a rare case. BMedJ. 2024;8:163–167.
MLA
Nas Kırdar, Nurten, ve Özlem Aslan. “Coexistence of Transverse Myelitis and Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis; a rare case”. Balıkesir Medical Journal, c. 8, sy 3, Aralık 2024, ss. 163-7, doi:10.33716/bmedj.1480959.
Vancouver
1.Nurten Nas Kırdar, Özlem Aslan. Coexistence of Transverse Myelitis and Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis; a rare case. BMedJ. 01 Aralık 2024;8(3):163-7. doi:10.33716/bmedj.1480959
