Hydrocephalus and myelopathy: A rare and challenging case of sarcoidosis and review of literature. Issue 10 (5th June 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Alfraji, Nasam; Douedi, Steven; Hossain, Mohammad A.
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 8:Issue 10(2020)
• Page Start: 1890
• Page End: 1894
• Publication Date: 2020-06-05
• Subjects: autoimmune -- hydrocephalus -- myelopathy -- neurosarcoidosis -- sarcoidosis; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: Neurological involvement is a rare presentation of sarcoidosis. Physicians should consider sarcoid as a cause of myelitis and hydrocephalus as early management with steroid improves patient survival and reduces long‐term disability. Abstract : Neurological involvement is a rare presentation of sarcoidosis. Physicians should consider sarcoid as a cause of myelitis and hydrocephalus as early management with steroid improves patient survival and reduces long‐term disability.