scholarly journals Neurological and functional recovery in acute transverse myelitis patients with inpatient rehabilitation and magnetic resonance imaging correlates

Spinal Cord ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 54 (10) ◽  
pp. 804-808 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Gupta ◽  
S N Kumar ◽  
A B Taly
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Functional Recovery ◽  
Transverse Myelitis ◽  
Inpatient Rehabilitation ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Acute Transverse Myelitis

Prognostic Parameters of Acute Transverse Myelitis in Children

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (14) ◽  
pp. 999-1003
Author(s):  
Esther Ganelin-Cohen ◽  
Osnat Konen ◽  
Yoram Nevo ◽  
Rony Cohen ◽  
Ayelet Halevy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Disease Onset ◽  
Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Transverse Myelitis ◽  
Common Finding ◽  
Imaging Features ◽  
Imaging Findings ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Acute Transverse Myelitis

Acute transverse myelitis is a rare and disabling disorder. Data on the imaging features in children are sparse. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical and magnetic resonance imaging findings characteristic of pediatric idiopathic acute transverse myelitis and to identify those with prognostic value. The database of a tertiary pediatric medical center was retrospectively reviewed for patients aged less than 18 years who were diagnosed in 2002-2017 with acute transverse myelitis that was not associated with recurrence of a demyelinating autoimmune event. Data were collected on clinical, laboratory, and imaging findings and outcome. A total of 23 children (11 male, 12 female) met the study criteria. Mean age at disease onset was 10 years, and mean duration of follow-up was 6 years 10 months. Spinal cord and brain magnetic resonance imaging scans were performed on admission or shortly thereafter. The most common finding was cross-sectional involvement, in 16 patients (70%). The mean number of involved spinal segments was 8. The most frequently involved region was the thoracic spine, in 17 patients (74%). Clinical factors predicting good prognosis were cerebrospinal fluid pleocytosis, absence of tetraparesis, and prolonged time to nadir. In conclusion, most children with acute transverse myelitis appear to have a good outcome. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are important. Further research is needed in a larger sample to evaluate the predictive value of imaging features.

Acute Transverse Myelitis: A Retrospective Study Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging

1994 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Scott ◽  
Norbert Weikers ◽  
Mark Hospodar ◽  
Joseph Wapenski
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Transverse Myelitis ◽  
Acute Onset ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Diagnosis And Prognosis ◽  
Acute Transverse Myelitis ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

Abstract:The prognostic value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the syndrome of acute transverse myelitis had not been evaluated. After retrospective study of 14 cases, we found that MRI is valuable for both diagnosis and prognosis in this illness. The criteria for the diagnosis of acute transverse myelitis consisted of acute onset (over less than 3 weeks) of symmetrical motor and sensory dysfunction referable to a distinct spinal cord level, with sphincter dysfunction. Patients with abnormal MRIs of the spinal cord had significantly worse outcomes than patients with normal MRIs.

scholarly journals The Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Acute Transverse Myelitis

1992 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 508-511 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara G. Austin ◽  
Chi-Shing Zee ◽  
Cheryl Waters
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Vascular Malformation ◽  
Prognostic Value ◽  
Transverse Myelitis ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Spinal Cord Lesions ◽  
Acute Transverse Myelitis

ABSTRACT:Eighteen adult patients presenting with acute transverse myelitis (ATM) were evaluated using magnetic resonance imaging. Only 7 had abnormal scans showing an area of increased signal intensity within the cord solely on T2 weighted images; Tl weighted images were normal. The MRI abnormality did not correlate with the cause of the transverse myelitis, the extent of maximum neurological deficit, or the prognosis. A scan performed more than 5 days after the onset of disease was most likely to be positive. Even though the prognostic value of MRI in ATM may be limited, it remains a valuable technique for ruling out other causes of noncompressive spinal cord lesions, such as hemmorhage, vascular malformation, or tumor.

Acute transverse myelitis after inactivated COVID-19 vaccine

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 273-276
Author(s):  
Nazan Şimşek Erdem ◽  
Seden Demirci ◽  
Tuğba Özel ◽  
Khalida Mamadova ◽  
Kamil Karaali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Life Sciences ◽  
Transverse Myelitis ◽  
Upper Extremities ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Longitudinally Extensive Transverse Myelitis ◽  
Acute Transverse Myelitis ◽  
Spinal Cord Segment ◽  
Extensive Transverse Myelitis ◽  
Spine Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Vaccines against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have been rapidly developed to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. There is increasing safety concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccines. We report a 78-year old woman who was presented with tetraparesis, paresthesias of bilateral upper extremities, and urinary retention of one-day duration. Three weeks before these symptoms, she was vaccinated with CoronaVAC vaccine (Sinovac Life Sciences, China). Spine magnetic resonance imaging showed longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis (TM) from the C1 to the T3 spinal cord segment. An extensive diagnostic workup was performed to exclude other possible causes of TM. We suggest that longitudinally extensive TM may be associated with COVID-19 vaccination in this case. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of longitudinally extensive TM developing after CoronaVac vaccination. Clinicians should be aware of neurological symptoms after vaccination of COVID-19.

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