Cauda Equina Syndrome in Neurosarcoidosis
Karan Topiwala1, Subhendu Rath2, Annie Daniel1
1Neurology, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, USA.
Cureus
|October 2, 2020
Summary
Neurosarcoidosis (NS) can affect the cauda equina and conus medullaris, mimicking other conditions. Early immunosuppressive therapy is crucial for managing NS-mediated CE/CM syndromes to prevent relapses and residual deficits.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Immunology
- Rare Diseases
Background:
- Neurosarcoidosis (NS) is a multisystem inflammatory disease that can affect the central nervous system.
- NS commonly impacts cranial nerves, meninges, and the spinal cord, but NS-mediated cauda equina (CE) and conus medullaris (CM) syndromes are rare presentations.
- Understanding the pathophysiology and management of these rare NS-mediated CE/CM syndromes remains challenging.
