Myelitis Transverse in Sjögren's Syndrome and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Presentation of 3 Cases
Transverse myelitis is a rare focal inflammation of the spinal cord. Multiple etiologies have been identified including autoimmune diseases, mainly systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjögren’ syndrome. It can occur in an acute or subacute clinical onset, with the acute presentation having a worse prog...
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Published in: | Reumatología clinica (Barcelona) Vol. 11; no. 1; pp. 41 - 44 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , |
Format: | Journal Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier España
01-01-2015
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Summary: | Transverse myelitis is a rare focal inflammation of the spinal cord. Multiple etiologies have been identified including autoimmune diseases, mainly systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjögren’ syndrome. It can occur in an acute or subacute clinical onset, with the acute presentation having a worse prognosis. An early diagnosis and intensive treatment are important features recommended in these patients.
We present three cases with transverse myelitis associated with autoimmune diseases. We discuss different clinical manifestations, association with autoantobodies, radiologic findings, and therapeutic and prognostic issues.
La mielitis transversa es una inflamación focal poco frecuente de la médula espinal. Su etiología es múltiple y entre ellas se encuentran las enfermedades autoinmunes, incluyendo principalmente el lupus eritematoso sistémico y el síndrome de Sjögren. Su presentación clínica puede ser de forma aguda o subaguda, con peor pronóstico en la mielitis transversa aguda. Un diagnóstico precoz y tratamiento intensivo desde el inicio es de gran importancia en la evolución de este tipo de pacientes.
Presentamos 3 casos con mielitis transversa asociados a enfermedades autoinmunes y discutimos sus distintas manifestaciones clínicas, la asociación a autoanticuerpos, las imágenes radiológicas, el tratamiento y el pronóstico. |
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ISSN: | 2173-5743 2173-5743 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.reumae.2014.03.021 |