Biomedical subjects

Amir M Torabi

Publications and source records attributed to Amir M Torabi.

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PubMed2004

Transverse myelitis in systemic sclerosis.

BACKGROUND: Neurological involvement occurs rarely with systemic sclerosis (SSc). Only a few cases of transverse myelopathy have been reported in the setting of SSc. OBJECTIVE: To describe a patient with SSc who developed transverse myelitis that improved during a course of immunosuppression. RESULTS: A 30-year-old woman with SSc presented with subacute onset of bilateral lower extremity weakness and numbness. Results of magnetic resonance imaging and cerebrospinal fluid studies supported a diagnosis of transverse myelitis. The patient responded favorably to a course of corticosteroids and cyclophosphamide. No overlapping autoimmune disorders were evident. Clinical follow-up showed significant recovery, with resolution of radiological abnormalities. CONCLUSION: Transverse myelitis can occur as a rare manifestation of SSc and may respond favorably to immunosuppressive therapy.

Adrenal Cortex Hormones↗

PubMed2004

Multilevel intramedullary spinal neurocysticercosis with eosinophilic meningitis.

BACKGROUND: Cysticercal involvement of the spinal cord is a very rare form of neurocysticercosis. Intramedullary cysts are even less common. OBJECTIVE: To describe a novel presentation of multilevel intramedullary neurocysticercosis with eosinophilic meningitis. DESIGN: Case report. PATIENT: A 35-year-old man with a history of cerebral neurocysticercosis who presented with both cauda equina and Brown-Sequard syndromes associated with cerebrospinal fluid findings of eosinophilic meningitis. RESULTS: Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the multilevel intramedullary cord lesions. The patient was treated medically with dexamethasone and albendazole and had a good recovery. CONCLUSION: Intramedullary neurocysticercosis should be considered as a potentially treatable cause of multilevel spinal lesions with subacute meningitis.

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