Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) are a family of syndromes, dominated by optic neuritis (ON) and myelitis, but also including brainstem syndrome. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that may affect the CNS. We report a case in which SLE and NMOSD subsequently occurred and presented with acute brainstem syndrome.
Case History
A 36year old woman with history of poorly managed SLE was brought to the emergency department with sudden onset respiratory distress and a witnessed tonic clonic seizure.The symptoms started a few days ago with headache, blurred vision, and vertigo.
Najafi,M. R. (2024). Acute Brainstem syndrome with NMOSD and related to systemic lupus erythematosus, A Rare Case Report (PP-31). (e211981). Neurology Letters, 3(Supplementary 1 (21st Iranian Multiple Sclerosis Congress)), e211981
MLA
Najafi,M. R. . "Acute Brainstem syndrome with NMOSD and related to systemic lupus erythematosus, A Rare Case Report (PP-31)" .e211981 , Neurology Letters, 3, Supplementary 1 (21st Iranian Multiple Sclerosis Congress), 2024, e211981.
HARVARD
Najafi M. R. (2024). 'Acute Brainstem syndrome with NMOSD and related to systemic lupus erythematosus, A Rare Case Report (PP-31)', Neurology Letters, 3(Supplementary 1 (21st Iranian Multiple Sclerosis Congress)), e211981.
CHICAGO
M. R. Najafi, "Acute Brainstem syndrome with NMOSD and related to systemic lupus erythematosus, A Rare Case Report (PP-31)," Neurology Letters, 3 Supplementary 1 (21st Iranian Multiple Sclerosis Congress) (2024): e211981,
VANCOUVER
Najafi M. R. Acute Brainstem syndrome with NMOSD and related to systemic lupus erythematosus, A Rare Case Report (PP-31). NL, 2024; 3(Supplementary 1 (21st Iranian Multiple Sclerosis Congress)): e211981.
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