Unilateral chronic pulsatile headache as the single manifestation of anti-MOG antibody-associated unilateral cerebral cortical encephalitis

Unilateral cerebral cortical encephalitis (UCCE) with myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG)-antibody comprises a new spectrum of disease entities generally presenting seizures. Here, we report a case of a young adult with anti-MOG antibody-associated UCCE who only presented persistent left pulsatile headache. Neurological examination revealed no deficits. Brain MRI showed a fluid-attenuated inversion recovery hyperintense lesion along the swollen left cerebral cortex. The patient was positive for anti-MOG antibodies.

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Source: Journal of Neuroimmunology - July 9, 2020 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Juichi Fujimori, Ryo Ogawa, Takaki Murata, Kazutaka Jin, Yukako Yazawa, Ichiro Nakashima Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research