A case of myelitis following primary varicella infection


Aynaci F., Soylu H., Aynaci O.

Annals of Medical Sciences, vol.7, no.1, pp.56-58, 1998 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 7 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 1998
  • Journal Name: Annals of Medical Sciences
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.56-58
  • Keywords: Chickenpox, Myelitis
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

A 3 year-old male patient presented with symptoms of inability to walk and nause during a primary varicella infection. On T2-weighted MRI images increased intramedullary signal intensity were found extending from the T11 to the L1 level. The patient improved clinically and radiologically with corticosteroid and acyclovir therapy.