Anti-IgLON5 Encephalitis - Ocular Examination

Female with 6 months h/o excessive daytime sleepiness, abnormal movements, dysarthria. On examination- neck drop, choreiform movements. PSP like phenotype (vertical ophthalmoplegia), severe dysarthria, dysphagia progressing over 6 months. Serum, CSF ++ for IgLON5. MRI normal. IgLON5-Neuroinflammatory +neurodegenerative disorder.

Clinical pentad of sleep disorders (parasomnia/ sleep breathing difficulty), bulbar syndrome (dysphagia, sialorrhea), cognitive decline, movement disorders (chorea), or a progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP like) syndrome.

Dr. Boby Varkey Maramattom @bobvarkey

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Boby Varkey Maramattom @bobvarkey · 2 years ago
Lead consultant Neurologist, Aster Medcity, Kochi, India. Internal medicine faculty Royal college of UK https://twitter.com/bobvarkey
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