Unilateral cortical FLAIR-hyperintense Lesions in Anti-MOG Encephalitis with Seizures (FLAMES): An under-recognized entity

We read with interest the article by Tutmaher et al.(1). The authors report an 11-year-old girl with acute-onset right hemiparesis concerning for stroke. Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed mild left fronto-parietal cortical T2-fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) hyperintensity. She was ultimately diagnosed with myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG)-IgG-associated disease (MOGAD). MOGAD is a recently recognized subset of central nervous system inflammatory demyelinating diseases, to which children and young adults seem particularly pre-disposed(2).
Source: Pediatric Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research