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Mumps encephalomyelitis.

K K Tan1, W D Manickam, M J Cardosa

  • 1Paediatric Unit, General Hospital, Penang, Malaysia.

Singapore Medical Journal
|October 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary
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Mumps can cause rare but severe neurological complications like paralysis. Early diagnosis using serological tests is crucial for recovery, even without typical mumps symptoms.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Mumps is a viral illness typically causing parotitis.
  • Neurological complications of mumps, such as encephalomyelitis, are rare but documented.
  • Prompt diagnosis and management are essential for favorable outcomes.

Observation:

  • A 7-year-old girl presented with lower limb paralysis and urinary retention post-mumps.
  • Initial diagnosis did not suspect mumps encephalomyelitis due to its rarity.
  • Mumps-specific IgM antibodies in serum and cerebrospinal fluid confirmed the diagnosis.

Findings:

  • The patient experienced severe acute neurological deficits following mumps.
  • Complete neurological recovery was observed within three months.

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  • Serological testing proved vital for diagnosing neurological mumps complications.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of considering mumps as a cause of neurological deficits, even without parotitis.
    • Emphasizes the utility of serological investigations in diagnosing rare neurological complications of viral infections.
    • Suggests that timely diagnosis and supportive care can lead to full recovery from mumps-induced neurological damage.