Abstract |
A 6-year-old female diagnosed with idiopathic opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome at 22 months of age who failed to respond to treatment with adrenocorticotropic hormone ( ACTH), IV gammaglobulin ( IVIG), and azathioprine is presented. Because of marked and progressive deterioration in motor function and speech, this patient received a course of plasmapheresis with concomitant steroids and azathioprine. Within 1 week, marked improvements in motor function were noted. Eighteen months later, the patient ambulates, walks without support, and attends a regular school in the appropriate grade level.
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Authors | V W Yiu, T Kovithavongs, L F McGonigle, P Ferreira |
Journal | Pediatric neurology
(Pediatr Neurol)
Vol. 24
Issue 1
Pg. 72-4
(Jan 2001)
ISSN: 0887-8994 [Print] United States |
PMID | 11182286
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Azathioprine
(administration & dosage)
- Child
- Combined Modality Therapy
- Disease Progression
- Female
- Humans
- Neurologic Examination
(drug effects)
- Paraneoplastic Syndromes, Nervous System
(diagnosis, therapy)
- Plasmapheresis
- Prednisone
(administration & dosage)
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