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Anti-GAD Antibody-associated Syndrome Presenting with Limb Myoclonus Cover

Anti-GAD Antibody-associated Syndrome Presenting with Limb Myoclonus

Open Access
|Nov 2018

Abstract

Background: The clinical spectrum of anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) antibody-associated neurologic syndromes is expanding, with focal, generalized, and atypical forms.

Case Report: We describe a 59-year-old female showing continuous right lower limb myoclonus and mild encephalopathy. These symptoms started 2 weeks prior to evaluation. The patient had great improvement with intravenous steroids. An autoantibody panel was positive for anti-GAD.

Discussion: Various clinical manifestations, including myoclonus, may relate to anti-GAD antibodies. The treatment options available include symptomatic drugs, intravenous immunoglobulin, steroids, and other immunosuppressant agents.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/tohm.421 | Journal eISSN: 2160-8288
Language: English
Submitted on: Jul 17, 2018
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Accepted on: Oct 1, 2018
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Published on: Nov 1, 2018
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

© 2018 Pedro Manzke, Talyta Grippe, Georgia L. Tavares, Lucas C. Leal, Emmanuel Roze, Emmanuelle Apartis, Ronaldo Maciel Dias, André G. F. Ferreira, published by Columbia University Libraries/Information Services
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