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Valentina Roa Forster1, Lisett Castellanos1, Mohammed Khatib2
1Neurology, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, USA.
Cureus
|September 5, 2025
Summary
This case study details a rare instance of transverse myelitis (TM) associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Early diagnosis and treatment, even with negative MRI scans, are crucial for managing this autoimmune neurological condition.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Rheumatology
- Immunology
Background:
- Transverse myelitis (TM) is a rare inflammatory spinal cord disorder, typically linked to autoimmune conditions like SLE and NMOSD.
- Association between TM and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is exceptionally uncommon, posing diagnostic challenges.
- Neurological manifestations in RA are diverse, but TM is not a commonly recognized feature.
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