Abstract
The authors report their knowledge about an uncommon case of isolated vasculitis, restricted to the left sylvian artery during an auto-immune Guillain-Barrè syndrome (GBS), sustained by cytomegalovirus (CMV). An acute cardiopulmonary failure requiring a ventilator and vasopressor support manifested, notwithstanding plasma exchanging and immune-modulating therapy. An IgM-enriched formula administration coincided with a rapid amelioration of GBS and vasculitis to a complete recovery the next month after her discharge to a rehabilitation centre.
MeSH terms
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Adjuvants, Immunologic / therapeutic use
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Adult
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Cerebral Angiography
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Cytomegalovirus Infections / complications*
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Cytomegalovirus Infections / diagnosis
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Cytomegalovirus Infections / therapy
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Female
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome / complications*
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome / diagnosis
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome / therapy
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Humans
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Immunoglobulin M / therapeutic use
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Magnetic Resonance Angiography
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Plasma Exchange
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Respiration, Artificial
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Respiratory Insufficiency / virology
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Shock / virology
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Treatment Outcome
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Vasculitis, Central Nervous System / diagnosis
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Vasculitis, Central Nervous System / therapy
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Vasculitis, Central Nervous System / virology*
Substances
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Adjuvants, Immunologic
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Immunoglobulin M