Neurosarcoidosis in acute inpatient rehabilitation: a case study
C Nicolosi1, E J Carrera2, M Heronemus2
1University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA. Christian.Nicolosi@cuanschutz.edu.
Introduction:
Sarcoidosis affects the nervous system in ~5-10% of cases. Common presentations for neurosarcoidosis can include facial nerve neuropathy, optic neuritis, meningitis, seizure muscle weakness, and paresthesia. Due to the complex treatment of neurosarcoidosis, few reports exist involving patients' recovery in an acute rehabilitation setting.
Case Presentation:
We describe a case of neurosarcoidosis affecting the cervical and thoracic spinal cord in an individual with known Chiari I malformation and associated syrinx decompression.
Discussion:
We discuss the diagnosis and treatment of neurosarcoidosis and clinical implications of acute rehabilitation on functional recovery.
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