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Cytomegalovirus polyradiculoneuropathy in acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

Behar, Roger, Wiley, Clayton, McCutchan, J. Allen·1987·Neurology

Abstract

A 34-year-old homosexual man with acquired immune deficiency syndrome developed extraocular muscle deficits, chorioretinitis, and paraplegia without sensory symptoms. EMG showed severe diffuse denervation, but only mildly slowed nerve conduction velocities, in both legs. Meningitis persisted for 6 weeks and was exacerbated prior to the patient's death. Necropsy revealed subpial and subependymal cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. Histology of ventral roots demonstrated proximal CMV infection and massive fiber loss. In this immunosuppressed patient, CMV caused a severe motor polyradiculopathy by selective destruction of the motor neurons of ventral spinal roots and motor cranial nerves.

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Authors
Behar, R., Wiley, C., & McCutchan, J. A.
Affiliations
University of California San Diego (US)
Venue
Neurology
Published
1987-04
Volume
37
Issue
4
Pages
557-557
ISSN
  • 0028-3878 (ISSN-L)
  • 1526-632X
OpenAlex
W1993224456
Cited by
137
References
0
Citations by year
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FWCI
11.61
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Neurology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Neurology › Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
Keywords
cytomegalovirus infection, polyradiculoneuropathy, AIDS, paraplegia, chorioretinitis, immunosuppression, denervation
MeSH terms
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Adult, Cerebral Ventricles, Cranial Nerve Diseases, Cytomegalovirus Infections, Humans, Male, Oculomotor Nerve, Polyradiculoneuropathy

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