Transverse myelitis as a rare, serious complication of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection.
We report on the first published case of a Mycoplasma pneumoniae-associated transverse myelitis appearing in childhood and leading to persistent paraplegia and bowel and bladder dysfunctions. Magnetic resonance imaging of the spinal cord indicated extensive transverse myelitis extending from T(5)-T(12). A repeated scan established spinal cord atrophy in the affected area. Various therapies (methylprednisolone pulse therapy, plasmapheresis, and roxythromycine) produced no clinical effect.
Csábi
Györgyi
G
Department of Pediatrics, University of Pécs, 7623 Pécs, Hungary. gyorgyi.csabi@aok.pte.hu
Komáromy
Hedvig
H
Hollódy
Katalin
K
D000293:Adolescent; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D009177:Mycoplasma pneumoniae; D009188:Myelitis, Transverse / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D011019:Pneumonia, Mycoplasma / Q000150:complications*; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000473:pathology; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy