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Juerd Wijntjes1, Ernest J Wouda, Carl E H Siegert
1Department of Neurology, Sint Lucas Andreas Hospital, Jan Tooropstraat 164, 1061 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands. j.wijntjes@slaz.nl
BMC Neurology
|May 28, 2013
Summary
Chronic lymphocytic inflammation with pontine perivascular enhancement responsive to steroids (CLIPPERS) is a rare condition. Long-term immunosuppressive therapy is crucial for sustained improvement despite potential side effects.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroimmunology
Background:
- Chronic lymphocytic inflammation with pontine perivascular enhancement responsive to steroids (CLIPPERS) is a rare neurological condition.
- CLIPPERS typically presents with diplopia and gait ataxia, with characteristic MRI findings of pontine enhancement.
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