Unusual presentations of neuroborreliosis (Lyme disease) in childhood

Authors
Huisman, TAGM Wohlrab, G Nadal, D Boltshauser, E Martin, E
Citation
Tagm. Huisman et al., Unusual presentations of neuroborreliosis (Lyme disease) in childhood, J COMPUT AS, 23(1), 1999, pp. 39-42
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
JOURNAL OF COMPUTER ASSISTED TOMOGRAPHY
ISSN journal
03638715 → ACNP
Volume
23
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
39 - 42
Database
ISI
SICI code
0363-8715(199901/02)23:1<39:UPON(D>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
Two children with atypical neuroborreliosis (cranial polyneuritis and acute transverse myelitis) are presented. The diagnosis was confirmed by the det ermination of specific antibodies against Borrelia burgdorferi in both seru m and CSF. Neuroimaging findings were nonspecific, indicating, however, tha t neuroborreliosis should be included in the differential diagnosis of case s with cranial polyneuritis and acute transverse myelitis in childhood.