Khoo, A;
McLoughlin, B;
Cheema, S;
Weil, RS;
Lambert, C;
Manji, H;
Zandi, MS;
(2020)
Postinfectious brainstem encephalitis associated with SARS-CoV-2.
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry
, 91
(9)
pp. 1013-1014.
10.1136/jnnp-2020-323816.
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Abstract
Immune-mediated neurological sequelae following infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) are becoming increasingly evident, and can affect both the peripheral and central nervous system. We report a postinfectious brainstem syndrome in a patient with COVID-19 who presented with generalised myoclonus, ocular flutter with convergence spasm and acquired hyperekplexia. Clinical improvement was seen following corticosteroids, highlighting this as a possible treatment in patients where a post-COVID-19 autoimmune encephalitis is suspected.
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