Introduction: Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibodies (MOG-IgG) associated disorders present with a spectrum of clinical pictures including brainstem involvement.Case report: A patient with the sudden onset of a post-partum severe rhombencephalitis causing respiratory failure (12 years after a mild transverse myelitis). Despite the aggressive clinical course, she had an impressive recovery after plasmapheresis, and no further relapses on immunosuppression.Conclusion: MOG-IgG disorders could relapse several years after onset and involve brainstem. Good prognosis is possible after treatment.

MOG-antibody demyelinating diseases: a case of post-partum severe rhombencephalitis and transverse myelitis

Virgilio, E;
2018-01-01

Abstract

Introduction: Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibodies (MOG-IgG) associated disorders present with a spectrum of clinical pictures including brainstem involvement.Case report: A patient with the sudden onset of a post-partum severe rhombencephalitis causing respiratory failure (12 years after a mild transverse myelitis). Despite the aggressive clinical course, she had an impressive recovery after plasmapheresis, and no further relapses on immunosuppression.Conclusion: MOG-IgG disorders could relapse several years after onset and involve brainstem. Good prognosis is possible after treatment.
2018
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Autoimmune rhombencephalitis; Brainstem in NMOSD; MOG-IgG
Vecchio, D; Virgilio, E; Naldi, P; Comi, C; Cantello, R
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