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Transverse myelitis in mixed connective tissue disease
Clinical Rheumatology
|June 1, 1987
Summary
A 16-year-old woman with mixed connective tissue disease experienced transverse myelitis. Prompt treatment with azathioprine and prednisolone led to a full recovery, highlighting effective therapeutic options.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Rheumatology
- Immunology
Background:
- Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is an autoimmune disorder with overlapping features of systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, and polymyositis.
- Transverse myelitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the spinal cord, often associated with autoimmune diseases.
- Neurological manifestations in MCTD can be diverse and challenging to manage.