Publications by authors named "Myrto Palkopoulou"

A unique case of a female adolescent diagnosed with myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) monophasic optic neuritis with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) reactivation antibody profile on a remote Greek island is presented, highlighting the challenges of diagnosing rare conditions in rural settings and the importance of connecting centers of expertise with regional hospitals. The 16-year-old patient presented with progressive vision loss, headache, and retrobulbar pain in the right eye. Initial ophthalmological examinations showed decreased visual acuity and color vision deterioration.

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The clinical range of post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) has not yet been thoroughly characterized, with the exception of a few small case studies. The aim of the present study was to investigate the motor and non-motor progression of patients with PD (PWP) and post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS) at baseline and at 6 months after infection with COVID-19. A cross-sectional prospective study of 38 PWP+/PCS+ and 20 PWP+/PCS- matched for age, sex and disease duration was conducted.

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The cerebral cavernous malformations are benign vascular hamartomas, with thin and dilated vascular walls and therefore constantly susceptible to hemorrhage. Clinically, they present with recurrent headaches, acute intracranial hemorrhage and focal neurological deficits. They are considered as and the imaging technique of choice for their diagnosis is magnetic resonance tomography.

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