Churg-Strauss Syndrome Presenting as Transverse Myelitis.
10.4078/jkra.2009.16.4.328
- Author:
Yong Won CHO
1
;
Hyukwon CHANG
;
Jin Nyeong CHAE
;
Sang Hyon KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Churg-Strauss syndrome;
Transverse myelitis
- MeSH:
Asthma;
Central Nervous System;
Churg-Strauss Syndrome;
Eosinophilia;
Eosinophils;
Female;
Humans;
Lung;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Middle Aged;
Myelitis, Transverse;
Peripheral Nervous System;
Vasculitis
- From:The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
2009;16(4):328-332
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS), also known as allergic granulomatous angiitis, is a rare disorder characterized by the presence of asthma, eosinophilia and small-to-medium-sized vessels vasculitis. The peripheral nervous system is frequently involved in CSS, but central nervous system (CNS) involvement is rare. Furthermore, transverse myelitis (TM) as a presenting symptom in patients with CSS is extremely rare. We report here on a 60-year-old female who presented peripheral eosinophilia, lung eosinophilic infiltration, lung vasculitis, and TM. She was diagnosed as CSS based on clinical manifestation, pathologic findings, and the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
