Neurosyphilis showing transient global amnesia-like attacks and magnetic resonance imaging abnormalities mainly in the limbic system

Authors
Fujimoto, H Imaizumi, T Nishimura, Y Miura, Y Ayabe, M Shoji, H Abe, T
Citation
H. Fujimoto et al., Neurosyphilis showing transient global amnesia-like attacks and magnetic resonance imaging abnormalities mainly in the limbic system, INTERN MED, 40(5), 2001, pp. 439-442
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
INTERNAL MEDICINE
ISSN journal
09182918 → ACNP
Volume
40
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
439 - 442
Database
ISI
SICI code
0918-2918(200105)40:5<439:NSTGAA>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
We report a case of neurosyphilis with transient global amnesia (TGA)-like attacks on the first presentation. MRI abnormalities in bilateral limbic sy stems, including a few lesions in the basal ganglia and thalamus, were iden tified. Depression and dementia became apparent, accompanied by a high trep onemal antibody titer and mild cortical atrophy. Antisyphilitic therapy bro ught about mild improvement, and the MRI abnormalities decreased.