Immune-mediated post-infectious brain stem encephalitis mimicking Leigh syndrome
Joint Authors
Zuberi, Samir M.
Alawinah, Mahmud A.
Source
Journal of the Royal Medical Services
Issue
Vol. 17, Issue 1(sup) (28 Feb. 2010), pp.46-50, 5 p.
Publisher
The Royal Medical Services Jordan Armed Forces
Publication Date
2010-02-28
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Immune-mediated brainstem encephalitis is a presumed post-infectious neurological disorder.
We describe two patients who presented with acute onset neurological symptoms indicating brain stem pathology in which MRI showed bilateral symmetrical brainstem changes suggesting the diagnosis of Leigh Syndrome, an untreatable progressive mitochondrial disorder.
In contrast, immune mediated encephalitis may respond well to intravenous immunoglobulin or steroids as in the cases presented.
We concluded that in cases of acute brain stem dysfunction the diagnosis of acute post-infectious immune mediated brain stem encephalitis must be considered.
Therapy for immune mediated encephalitis must be considered especially when there are symmetrical MRI changes as this does not always indicate an untreatable metabolic disorder.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zuberi, Samir M.& Alawinah, Mahmud A.. 2010. Immune-mediated post-infectious brain stem encephalitis mimicking Leigh syndrome. Journal of the Royal Medical Services،Vol. 17, no. 1(sup), pp.46-50.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-105706
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zuberi, Samir M.& Alawinah, Mahmud A.. Immune-mediated post-infectious brain stem encephalitis mimicking Leigh syndrome. Journal of the Royal Medical Services Vol. 17, no. 1 (Feb. 2010), pp.46-50.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-105706
American Medical Association (AMA)
Zuberi, Samir M.& Alawinah, Mahmud A.. Immune-mediated post-infectious brain stem encephalitis mimicking Leigh syndrome. Journal of the Royal Medical Services. 2010. Vol. 17, no. 1(sup), pp.46-50.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-105706
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 49-50
Record ID
BIM-105706