Systemic Lupus Erythematous Presenting With Cerebellar Ataxia After Influenza Vaccination.
- Author:
Yun Im CHOI
1
;
Il Kyo SEO
;
Jung Khon LEE
;
Doh Eui KIM
;
Dushin JEONG
;
Hyung Kook PARK
;
Kwang Ik YANG
;
Seong Su NAH
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Sunchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Sunchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea. neurofan@schmc.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Systemic lupus erythematosus;
Influenza vaccine;
Cerebellar ataxia
- MeSH:
Abducens Nerve Diseases;
Adult;
Autoimmunity;
Cerebellar Ataxia;
Dysarthria;
Female;
Gait;
Humans;
Influenza Vaccines;
Influenza, Human;
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic;
Neurologic Manifestations;
Vaccination
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2011;29(2):130-132
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Neurological manifestations are commonly observed in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). However, cerebellar involvement has rarely been reported. We report a case of SLE presented with cerebellar ataxia as an initial manifestation after influenza vaccination. A 38-year-old woman who had not been diagnosed with SLE presented with dysarthria and gait disturbance after influenza vaccination. On admission, cerebellar ataxia and bilateral sixth cranial nerve palsy were observed. Influenza vaccination may have triggered autoimmunity in the patient with SLE.
