[Adenovirus myelitis and Epstein-Barr myelitis: two unusual viral causes with similar presentations]

Rev Neurol (Paris). 2000 Sep;156(8-9):786-9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report two cases of viral myelitis, one associated with adenovirus and the other with Epstein-Barr virus. The clinical presentation and course were similar, with viral illness, paraplegia with a D4 sensory level, and fever. Spinal magnetic resonance imaging showed a T2 cervico-dorsal high intensity signal. Cerebrospinal fluid examination showed pleocytosis without oligoclonal bands. Both patients recovered after treatment with high-dose methylprednisolone. These two cases suggest a similar clinical and paraclinical pattern in viral transverse myelitis. Moreover, treatment with corticosteroids seems to be useful in viral myelitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adenoviridae Infections / diagnosis*
  • Adult
  • Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Methylprednisolone / therapeutic use*
  • Neuroprotective Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Spinal Cord Diseases / diagnosis
  • Spinal Cord Diseases / drug therapy
  • Spinal Cord Diseases / virology*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Neuroprotective Agents
  • Methylprednisolone