Autopsy Case of Meningoencephalomyelitis Associated With Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein Antibody.

Background And Objectives: To describe the autopsy findings and neuropathologic evaluation of autoimmune meningoencephalomyelitis associated with glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) antibody.

Methods: We reviewed the clinical course, imaging, laboratory, and autopsy findings of a patient with autoimmune meningoencephalomyelitis associated with GFAP antibody who had a refractory course to multiple immunosuppressive therapies.

Results: The patient was a 70-year-old man who was diagnosed as GFAP antibody-associated autoimmune meningoencephalomyelitis.

A Comprehensive Practice Guideline for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Compatibility in Implanted Neuromodulation Devices.

Objectives: The evolution of neuromodulation devices in order to enter magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners has been one of understanding limitations, engineering modifications, and the development of a consensus within the community in which the FDA could safely administer labeling for the devices. In the initial decades of neuromodulation, it has been contraindicated for MRI use with implanted devices. In this review, we take a comprehensive approach to address all the major products currently on the market in order to provide physicians with the ability to determine when an MRI can be performed for each type of device implant.

Thoracic epidural lipomatosis associated with syrinx: A case report.

Epidural lipomatosis with associated syrinx formation is an exceedingly rare clinical entity. In this case report we present a 48-year old female who initially presented with symptoms of progressive myelopathy and later developed urinary incontinence. Her imaging studies showed upper thoracic epidural lipomatosis and associated spinal stenosis, cord compression and a mildly expansile right paracentral syrinx at C7-T1.