Neurobrucellosis and a demonstration of its involvement in spinal roots via magnetic resonance imaging.
Autor(es): Goktepe A. S.; Alaca R.; Mohur H.; Coskun U.
Resumo: To present a neurobrucellosis case with spinal root involvement by means of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). A case of neurobrucellosis resembling Guillain-Barré syndrome is being reported. This case is unique in a way that spinal root involvement because of brucellosis was for the first time confirmed by MRI. Spinal cord unit of a rehabilitation and care center in Ankara, Turkey. The correct diagnosis was made with cerebrospinal fluid culture. The patient showed a significant improvement with antimicrobial therapy and rehabilitation. Polyradiculopathy because of neurobrucellosis may mimic neurological syndromes. Rehabilitation should also be a part of its treatment.
Imprenta: Spinal Cord, v. 41, n. 10, p. 574-576, 2003
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1038/sj.sc.3101479
Descritores: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Cytopathology ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Pathogenesis
Data de publicação: 2003
