Neuromyelitis optica with unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis. (28th September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bennji, Sami; Sagar, Diaeddin; Brey, Naeem; Koegelenberg, Coenraad
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2018
• Publication Date: 2018-09-28
• Subjects: respiratory system -- neurology; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-225984
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : In this case report, we describe the course of a female patient who is known to have neuromyelitis optica (NMO) and developed left hemiparesis and unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis. She was initially treated with intravenous methylprednisolone 1 g daily for 5 days without improvement. Subsequently, she received five sessions of a plasmapheresis. Her hemiparesis had improved after few days. however, the phrenic nerve palsy remained.