Marina Romozzi, Catello Vollono, Paolo Calabresi, Raffaele Iorio
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Abstract
A 52-year-old man experienced two seizures in January and June 2021. In October, the neurological examination did not reveal sensory/motor deficits. Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed hyperintense lesions with contrast enhancement (CE) involving white matter bilaterally, brainstem, and cerebellum. Spine MRI showed hyperintense C2-C3 and C4-C6 lesions with CE. Anti-aquaporin-4 (AQP4) antibodies were detected, confirming the diagnosis of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). The patient experienced a status epilepticus compatible with Epilepsia Partialis Continua treated with antiseizure medications. He was also treated with methylprednisolone, plasma exchange, and rituximab. Status epilepticus can be a rare manifestation of NMOSD, heightening the broad spectrum of AQP4 autoimmunity.
期刊介绍：
Multiple Sclerosis Journal is a peer-reviewed international journal that focuses on all aspects of multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica and other related autoimmune diseases of the central nervous system.
The journal for your research in the following areas:
* __Biologic basis:__ pathology, myelin biology, pathophysiology of the blood/brain barrier, axo-glial pathobiology, remyelination, virology and microbiome, immunology, proteomics
* __Epidemology and genetics:__ genetics epigenetics, epidemiology
* __Clinical and Neuroimaging:__ clinical neurology, biomarkers, neuroimaging and clinical outcome measures
* __Therapeutics and rehabilitation:__ therapeutics, rehabilitation, psychology, neuroplasticity, neuroprotection, and systematic management
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