D Vecchio1, E Virgilio2, P Naldi2, C Comi2, R Cantello2. 1. Neurology Department, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria Maggiore della Carità, Novara, Italy. Electronic address: domizia.vecchio@uniupo.it. 2. Neurology Department, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria Maggiore della Carità, Novara, Italy.
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.
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.