Case Report

Leukoencephalopathy with brainstem and spinal cord involvement and lactate elevation: The presentation of a rare case

Volume: 40 Number: 1 March 20, 2018
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Leukoencephalopathy with brainstem and spinal cord involvement and lactate elevation: The presentation of a rare case

Abstract

Characterized by brain stem and spinal cord involvement and elevated lactate level, leukoencephalopathy (LBSL) is a white matter disease that has been  newly described on the basis of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) signs.  The clinical signs and symptoms indicate progressive pyramidal, cerebellar, and dorsal column dysfunction. Its laboratory findings are generally non-revealing. There are some typical MRI and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) signs. We present a 11-year-old boy patient with cerebellar, pyramidal and dorsal column dysfunctions and specific MRI and characteristic MRS findings. MRI and MRS findings were consistent with LBSL. LBSL is a rare leukoencephalopathy. The imaging features are very specific, and radiology has a key role to play in directing the diagnosis and management.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Case Report

Authors

Abdurrahman Gölbaşı

Bülent Yıldız

Publication Date

March 20, 2018

Submission Date

July 12, 2017

Acceptance Date

January 6, 2018

Published in Issue

Year 1970 Volume: 40 Number: 1

AMA
1.Atalar MH, Gölbaşı A, Yıldız B. Leukoencephalopathy with brainstem and spinal cord involvement and lactate elevation: The presentation of a rare case. CMJ. 2018;40(1):85-88. doi:10.7197/223.vi.407600