Publications by authors named "Mariana Dias da Costa"
Article Synopsis
- Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a rare condition affecting the white matter of the brain and can present similarly to other neurological disorders.
- The case discussed involves a 63-year-old man with multiple sclerosis undergoing interferon beta therapy, who experienced sudden symptoms resembling a relapse due to PRES.
- This highlights the need for careful clinical evaluation in older patients with multiple sclerosis, as it may require adjusting their treatment for better outcomes.
Background: Prothrombotic and pro-inflammatory states are known cerebral venous thrombosis risk factors. To date, two cases of venous thrombotic events after immunoglobulin-E mediated anaphylaxis have been reported. Herein, we describe the first case of cerebral venous thrombosis in close temporal relation with an immunoglobulin-E mediated anaphylactic event.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe report the case of a patient with symptoms of myelopathy following acute SARS-CoV-2 infection. MRI documented a longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis and further investigation was unremarkable with the exception of positivity for MOG-IgG in serum. This report extends the spectrum of post-COVID-19 neurological syndromes, and documents a very significant improvement to long-term oral corticosteroid therapy in this setting.
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