Postmeningoencephalitic dysautonomia: report of one case

Pediatr Neurol. 2002 Feb;26(2):161-3. doi: 10.1016/s0887-8994(01)00366-6.

Abstract

We present a patient with postinfectious dysautonomia, which developed 2 weeks after a meningoencephalitic episode. The chief dysautonomic symptoms and signs included constipation, urinary dysfunction, anhydrosis, ptosis, and orthostatic hypotension. Neurophysiologic studies revealed no involvement of the somatic nervous system. The dysautonomia recovered gradually 3 months later with minimal supportive treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Meningoencephalitis / diagnosis*
  • Neurologic Examination
  • Remission, Spontaneous