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Stefan KA, Ciotti JR. MOG Antibody Disease: Nuances in Presentation, Diagnosis, and Management. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep 2024; 24:219-232. [PMID: 38805147 DOI: 10.1007/s11910-024-01344-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disease (MOGAD) is a distinct neuroinflammatory condition characterized by attacks of optic neuritis, transverse myelitis, and other demyelinating events. Though it can mimic multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, distinct clinical and radiologic features which can discriminate these conditions are now recognized. This review highlights recent advances in our understanding of clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of MOGAD. RECENT FINDINGS Studies have identified subtleties of common clinical attacks and identified more rare phenotypes, including cerebral cortical encephalitis, which have broadened our understanding of the clinicoradiologic spectrum of MOGAD and culminated in the recent publication of proposed diagnostic criteria with a familiar construction to those diagnosing other neuroinflammatory conditions. These criteria, in combination with advances in antibody testing, should simultaneously lead to wider recognition and reduced incidence of misdiagnosis. In addition, recent observational studies have raised new questions about when to treat MOGAD chronically, and with which agent. MOGAD pathophysiology informs some of the relatively unique clinical and radiologic features which have come to define this condition, and similarly has implications for diagnosis and management. Further prospective studies and the first clinical trials of therapeutic options will answer several remaining questions about the peculiarities of this condition.
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- Kelsey A Stefan
- Department of Neurology, University of South Florida, 13330 USF Laurel Drive, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of South Florida, 13330 USF Laurel Drive, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA.
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Dekeyzer S, Vanden Bossche S, De Cocker L. Anything but Little: a Pictorial Review on Anatomy and Pathology of the Cerebellum. Clin Neuroradiol 2023; 33:907-929. [PMID: 37410171 DOI: 10.1007/s00062-023-01326-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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Despite its small size the cerebellum is an anatomically complex and functionally important part of the brain. Traditionally the cerebellum is viewed as a motor control structure entirely devoted to motor control and learning, but recent functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies demonstrated significant involvement of the cerebellum in higher order cognitive functions. The anatomical complexity of the cerebellum is reflected by the several nomenclature systems that exist for the description of cerebellar anatomy. The cerebellum can be affected by a variety of pathological processes, including congenital, infectious and inflammatory, neoplastic, vascular, degenerative and toxic metabolic diseases. The purpose of this pictorial review is to (1) provide a general overview of cerebellar anatomy and function, (2) demonstrate normal cerebellar anatomy on imaging studies, and (3) illustrate both common as well as rare pathological conditions affecting the cerebellum.
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- Sven Dekeyzer
- Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, Ghent University Hospital (UZG), Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Gent, Belgium.
- Department of Radiology, Antwerp University Hospital (UZA), Drie Eikenstraat 655, 2650, Edegem, Belgium.
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- Department of Radiology, Antwerp University Hospital (UZA), Drie Eikenstraat 655, 2650, Edegem, Belgium
- Department of Radiology, AZ Sint Jan Bruges, Ruddershove 10, 8000, Bruges, Belgium
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- Department of Radiology, AZ Maria Middelares Gent, Buitenring-Sint-Denijs 30, 9000, Gent, Belgium
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Al-Chalabi M, DelCimmuto NR, Beran A, Devarasetty PP, Mhanna A, Mahfooz N, Sheikh A. Clinical characteristics, management, and outcomes of CLIPPERS: A comprehensive systematic review of 140 patients from 100 studies. Mult Scler Relat Disord 2022; 68:104112. [PMID: 36029706 DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2022.104112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Chronic lymphocytic inflammation with pontine perivascular enhancement responsive to steroids (CLIPPERS) is a rare inflammatory disorder of the central nervous system, characterized by symptoms referable to the brainstem and cerebellum such as, diplopia, gait ataxia and cerebellar dysarthria. The features and outcomes of CLIPPERS remains uncertain. we conducted this comprehensive systematic review to summarize all the existing studies that described CLIPPERS in the literature and to provide a quantitative assessment on the clinical characteristics, management, and outcomes of this rare syndrome. METHODS A comprehensive search of PubMed and Web of Science databases was conducted from inception until January 15, 2022, was conducted. We only included the cases that clearly reported probable or definite diagnosis of CLIPPERS based on Taieb et al.'s criteria. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the JBI Critical Appraisal Tool. Descriptive statistics were performed to analyze the studies. Data were expressed as mean and standard deviation (SD) for continuous variables and proportions for categorical variables. RESULTS We identified 100 case reports and series including a total of 140 patients with CLIPPERS (mean age: 46±18 years and males were 60%). The average follow-up duration was 32.27±57.8 months. Ataxia was the most common presenting symptom. Sixteen percent of the cases were associated with malignancy, mostly hematologic malignancies. The overall relapse rate was 59.2%, and the duration of steroid therapy was considerably shorter in the relapsed cases than in the non-relapsed (mean 6.19±7.9 vs. 10.14±12.1 days, respectively, P = 0.04). The overall mortality rate was 10%, but mortality in patients with malignancy was 30% and it was 12% in patients with relapses. In the case of steroid dosing (less than 20 mg/d versus greater than 20 mg/d) there was no significant modification in the risk of relapse. CONCLUSION CLIPPERS is a rare clinical syndrome that affects mainly middle-aged males. Diagnosis of CLIPPERS is often challenging, and delays in diagnosis and treatment can lead to unfavorable outcomes. Therefore, neurologists should maintain a high index of suspicion for CLIPPERS in any patient presenting with symptoms and signs referrable to the brainstem. These patients should be screened for associated malignancies, especially hematological malignancies. The cases associated with malignancy tend to have worse outcomes. The relapse rate is relatively high. The relapse rate may be associated with worse mortality. Based on our findings, we recommend that CLIPPERS be treated with high-dose steroid therapy for at least ten days during the acute phase with a very slow taper. Prospective studies with a larger sample size are needed to validate our findings and guide the clinical care of these patients.
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- Mustafa Al-Chalabi
- Department of Neurology, University of Toledo, 2130W Central Ave., Toledo, OH 43606, United States.
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- College of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Toledo, OH, United States
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- The University of Toledo, Promedica Toledo Hospital, Toledo, OH, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Toledo, 2130W Central Ave., Toledo, OH 43606, United States; College of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Toledo, 2130W Central Ave., Toledo, OH 43606, United States; College of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, United States
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Longbrake E. Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein-Associated Disorders. Continuum (Minneap Minn) 2022; 28:1171-1193. [PMID: 35938661 PMCID: PMC9523511 DOI: 10.1212/con.0000000000001127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Anti-myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) autoantibodies have become a recognized cause of a pathophysiologically distinct group of central nervous system (CNS) autoimmune diseases. MOG-associated disorders can easily be confused with other CNS diseases such as multiple sclerosis or neuromyelitis optica, but they have a distinct clinical phenotype and prognosis. RECENT FINDINGS Most patients with MOG-associated disorders exhibit optic neuritis, myelitis, or acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) alone, sequentially, or in combination; the disease may be either monophasic or relapsing. Recent case reports have continued to expand the clinical spectrum of disease, and increasingly larger cohort studies have helped clarify its pathophysiology and natural history. SUMMARY Anti-MOG-associated disorders comprise a substantial subset of patients previously thought to have other seronegative CNS diseases. Accurate diagnosis is important because the relapse patterns and prognosis for MOG-associated disorders are unique. Immunotherapy appears to successfully mitigate the disease, although not all agents are equally effective. The emerging large-scale data describing the clinical spectrum and natural history of MOG-associated disorders will be foundational for future therapeutic trials.
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Guo J, Bu Y, Liu W. Case Report: A Case With MOGAD and Anti-NMDAR Encephalitis Overlapping Syndrome Mimicing Radiological Characteristics of CLIPPERS. Front Immunol 2022; 13:832084. [PMID: 35493443 PMCID: PMC9047684 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.832084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Herein, we reported a case of a young man diagnosed with MNOS (anti-myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein associated disease (MOGAD) and anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis overlapping syndrome, i.e., MNOS), whose imaging findings in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) mimicked chronic lymphocytic inflammation with pontine perivascular enhancement responsive to steroids (CLIPPERS). We reported a case of refractory anti-NMDAR encephalitis that recurred after standard first-line and second-line treatment. The patient presented with CLIPPERS on imaging at recent hospital admission, and his MOG antibodies were seropositive. After intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) treatment, the patient’s symptoms were significantly alleviated. In this case, we demonstrated that MNOS could mimic the radiological characteristics of CLIPPERS. Future studies should focus on the diagnosis and treatment of antibody overlap syndrome.
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Lei X, Guo S, Cui S, Pu Y, Zhang A, He D. Clinical Profile and Treatment Outcome in MOGAD: A Single-Center Case-Series Study in Guiyang, China. Front Neurol 2022; 13:830488. [PMID: 35463126 PMCID: PMC9019049 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.830488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background The clinical spectrum of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) is expanding over time. However, the long-term management and prognosis of this disorder are still controversial. Therefore, this study aimed to report the clinical profiles and treatment outcomes of MOGAD in our center. Methods This was a single-center case-series study. Clinical and para-clinical data, along with treatment outcomes of patients with MOGAD were analyzed. Results A total of 27 patients were identified, of which 19 (70%) patients were women, and the median age at disease onset was 40 years (range 20–67). A total of 47 episodes were observed, with optic neuritis (53%) being the most frequent presentation and 60% of them were unilateral. Other presentations included rhombencephalitis (RE) (17%), limbic encephalitis (9%), simultaneous optic neuritis and myelitis (9%), acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM)-like presentation (6%), myelitis (4%), and ADEM (2%). One patient presenting with RE also met the diagnostic criteria of area postrema syndrome (APS). Another patient with RE presented with imaging characteristics of chronic lymphocytic inflammation with pontine perivascular enhancement responsive to steroids (CLIPPERS). A total of 29 lumbar punctures were recorded, among which an elevated protein level was found in 34% of the samples, pleocytosis was found in 14% of the samples, and positive intrathecal oligoclonal bands were found in 19% of the patients. One patient was found to have anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antibodies both in his serum and cerebrospinal fluid. Intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) was administrated for 85% of the attacks while both IVMP and intravenous immunoglobulin were for 6% of the attacks. Moreover, nine patients received maintenance therapy. Among them, six patients were treated with mycophenolate mofetil, three patients were treated with prednisone, rituximab, and teriflunomide, respectively. The median follow-up period was 20 months (range 6–127). At follow-up, twelve (44%) patients experienced a relapsing course, and the median time to the first relapse was 9.5 months (range 2–120). The median Expanded Disability Status Scale score at nadir was 3.5 (range 2–8) and was 0 (range 0–3) at the last follow-up. Conclusion The clinical spectrum of MOGAD is heterogenous, wherein APS and CLIPPERS-form can occur. The long-term outcome of MOGAD seems benign. Further studies are warranted to determine the risk factors of relapse and identify the optimal steroid-sparing agents.
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MOG autoimmunity mimicking CLIPPERS syndrome: Case report and literature review. J Neuroimmunol 2022; 367:577875. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2022.577875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Revised: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Wang W, Yin J, Fan Z, Kang J, Wei J, Yin X, Yin S. Case Report: Four Cases of Cortical/Brainstem Encephalitis Positive for Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Immunoglobulin G. Front Neurol 2022; 12:775181. [PMID: 35126285 PMCID: PMC8813978 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2021.775181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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AIM Despite a significant improvement in the number of studies on myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG)-immunoglobulin G (IgG)-associated disorder (MOGAD) over the past few years, MOG-IgG-associated cortical/brainstem encephalitis remains a relatively uncommon and less-reported presentation among the MOGAD spectrum. This study aimed to report the clinical course, imaging features, and therapeutic response of MOG-IgG-associated cortical/brainstem encephalitis. METHODS Data of four patients who suffered from cortical encephalitis with epileptic seizures and/or brainstem encephalitis during the course of the disease were retrospectively collected and analyzed. RESULTS In this study, three male patients and one female patient, with a median age of onset of 21 years (ranging 20-51 years) were enrolled. An epileptic seizure was the main symptom of cortical encephalitis in these patients, while the manifestations of brainstem encephalitis were diverse. Cranial MRI demonstrated abnormal signals in unilateral or bilateral cortical or brainstem. Cerebrospinal fluid studies showed normal or mildly elevated leukocyte counts and protein levels, and a cell-based assay detected positive MOG-IgG in the serum of all patients. Two patients were misdiagnosed at the first attack, and both experienced a relapse. All of them accepted the first-line immunotherapy after a confirmed diagnosis and had a good outcome. CONCLUSION Early suspicion of MOG-IgG-associated encephalitis is necessary for any patient with sudden onset of seizures or symptoms of brainstem damage, especially with lesions on unilateral/bilateral cortical or brainstem on brain MRI.
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- Wan Wang
- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital Xingtai People's Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Xingtai, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xingtai Third Hospital, Xingtai, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital Xingtai People's Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Xingtai, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital Xingtai People's Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Xingtai, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital Xingtai People's Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Xingtai, China
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- Department of Imaging, Affiliated Hospital Xingtai People's Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Xingtai, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital Xingtai People's Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Xingtai, China
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