ISSN:
1434-9949
Keywords:
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
;
Myelopathy
;
Cognitive Dysfunction
;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
;
Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography
;
Immunosuppression
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Reported are two cases of patients with central nervous system systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with clinical features of a myelopathy confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In one case, further evaluation including Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography (SPECT) and neuropsychological testing, indicated higher cortical deficits which improved after treatment with monthly pulse intravenous cyclophosphamide. Subsequent cessation of cyclophosphamide was associated with further progression of the neurological disease in this patient.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02249026
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