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[Multiple mononeuropathy and inflammatory syndrome manifested in Lyme disease].

Authors :
Jalladeau E
Pradat PF
Maisonobe T
Léger JM
Source :
Revue neurologique [Rev Neurol (Paris)] 2001 Oct; Vol. 157 (10), pp. 1290-2.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Meningo-radiculitis is the most common peripheral nerve system involvement of Lyme disease. We report the observation of a 73 year-old woman presenting a subacute multiple mononeuropathy and a severe inflammatory syndrome. Diagnosis of Lyme disease was confirmed by a lymphocytic meningitis with positive serologic results in the cerebrospinal fluid. Nerve biopsy showed inflammatory cells spreading along the endoneurium. This case report emphasizes that Lyme disease may present as a multiple mononeuropathy mimicking a vasculitic neuropathy.

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
0035-3787
Volume :
157
Issue :
10
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Revue neurologique
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11885524