Autoimmune glial fibrillary acidic protein astrocytopathy resulting in treatment-refractory flaccid paralysis

We report a case of autoimmune GFAP astrocytopathy with the unusual feature of radiculoneuritis in addition to encephalomyelitis, resulting in flaccid paralysis unresponsive to immunotherapy. Imaging data confirmed involvement of brain, spinal cord and nerve roots. Electrodiagnostic testing showed changes consistent with a severe sensorimotor neuropathy with active denervation. The results of this case suggest the need for future studies to assess the impact of peripheral nerve involvement on the outcome in autoimmune GFAP astrocytopathy.
Source: Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders - Category: Neurology Source Type: research