Transverse Myelitis as a Rare, Serious Complication of Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infection - 05/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2009.04.029
Györgyi Csábi, MD, PhD 
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, Hedvig Komáromy, MD †, Katalin Hollódy, MD, PhD
Department of Pediatrics, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
⁎ , Hedvig Komáromy, MD †, Katalin Hollódy, MD, PhD Department of Pediatrics, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary † Diagnostic Centre, Pécs, Hungary
Communications should be addressed to: Dr. Csábi; Department of Pediatrics, University of Pécs, József A. u 7; 7623 Pécs, Hungary.Abstract |
We report on the first published case of a Mycoplasma pneumoniae-associated transverse myelitis appearing in childhood and leading to persistent paraplegia and bowel and bladder dysfunctions. Magnetic resonance imaging of the spinal cord indicated extensive transverse myelitis extending from T5-T12. A repeated scan established spinal cord atrophy in the affected area. Various therapies (methylprednisolone pulse therapy, plasmapheresis, and roxythromycine) produced no clinical effect.
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Vol 41 - N° 4
P. 312-313 - octobre 2009 Retour au numéro
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