Rheumatoid Meningitis: Neurologic Manifestation and Pathologic Findings
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
; : 301-304, 2012.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-213044
Responsible library:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
Rheumatoid meningitis, one of the most severe complications of rheumatoid arthritis, presents various symptoms such as headache, confusion, loss of consciousness, seizure, fever, and focal neurological deficits. A 63-year-old man with the history of rheumatoid arthritis presented with intermittent left leg weakness, seizures and later developed fever and confusion. Brain MRI demonstrated leptomeningeal enhancement in right fronto-parietal area. Brain biopsy revealed multifocal suppurative inflammation. After aggressive immunosuppressive treatment, he had gradually recovered and the lesion was reduced on a follow-up MRI.
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Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
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Neglected Diseases
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SDG3 - Target 3.3 End transmission of communicable diseases
Health problem:
Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases
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Neglected Diseases
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Zoonoses
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Meningitis
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
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Seizures
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Unconsciousness
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Biopsy
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Brain
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Follow-Up Studies
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Seizures, Febrile
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Fever
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Headache
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Inflammation
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
Year:
2012
Document type:
Article