Paroxysmal pruritus as the fi rst relapsing symptom of neuromyelitis optica
- Author:
Sang-Soo Lee
;
Hyung-Suk Lee
;
Shin-Hye Baek
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- From:Neurology Asia
2010;15(2):185-187
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Itching is a rare symptom in neurological disease. Paroxysmal symptom is uncommon in neuromyelitis
optica (NMO) or multiple sclerosis. We describe a 45-year-old woman who presented with paroxysmal
pruritus in association with relapse of NMO on two separate occasions. Cervical MRI showed a
lesion at a level corresponding to the dermatomal site of the itching. Paroxysmal pruritus could be
a predictive symptom of relapse in NMO unless there are other comorbid causes such as systemic
diseases, allergy, drug reaction, or emotional stress responsible for the itching.
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