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Autonomous dysfunction in Lyme neuroborreliosis. A case report
Bent-Are Hansen1, Torgeir Finjord2, Øyvind Bruserud3
1Department of Microbiology Førde Hospital Førde Norway.
Clinical Case Reports
|May 11, 2018
Summary
Lyme neuroborreliosis diagnosis requires considering neurological symptoms in endemic areas. Atypical presentations, like gastrointestinal issues from autonomous dysfunction, can occur.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Lyme neuroborreliosis is a significant neurological complication of Borrelia burgdorferi infection.
- Diagnosis is typically considered in patients with neurological symptoms from endemic regions.
Observation:
- Atypical presentations of Lyme neuroborreliosis can include gastrointestinal manifestations.
- These gastrointestinal symptoms are linked to dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system.
Findings:
- Autonomic dysfunction can manifest as gastrointestinal problems in Lyme neuroborreliosis.
- This highlights the diverse clinical spectrum of the disease.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider Lyme neuroborreliosis in patients with unexplained neurological and gastrointestinal symptoms from endemic areas.
- Awareness of atypical presentations is crucial for timely and accurate diagnosis and treatment of Lyme neuroborreliosis.
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