Publications by authors named "Ivan Pisciotti-Chajin"
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Neurological Significance in a Patient With Chronic Lymphocytic Inflammation With Pontine Perivascular Enhancement Responsive to Steroids (CLIPPERS Syndrome): A Case Report of a Rare Entity.
Andres E Prieto-Torres Angela S Esparza-Albornoz Nohora A Ovalle-Roa Ivan Pisciotti-Chajin Humberto Martinez-Cordero
Cureus
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Paraproteinemias are a diverse group of disorders in plasma cells that produce abnormal proteins, leading to various symptoms, including peripheral neuropathies.
- A case study of a 71-year-old woman showed her initial symptoms of paresthesias and ataxic gait were misdiagnosed as CLIPPERS syndrome, but later revealed a monoclonal IgM presence.
- After treatment for the underlying condition improved her mobility, she faced new challenges with osteoporosis and fractures due to prolonged corticosteroid treatment, illustrating the complexity of her condition.