Abstract
We describe a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus who developed transverse myelitis and optic neuritis. Magnetic resonance imaging showed the presence of an abnormal signal in a normal‐sized spinal cord which corresponded to the patient's neurologic deficit. No abnormality was recognized in either optic nerve. Magnetic resonance may prove to be a useful imaging modality for the diagnosis of a transverse myelopathy in systemic lupus erythematosus.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 947-950 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Arthritis & Rheumatism |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1987 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Immunology and Allergy
- Rheumatology
- Immunology
- Pharmacology (medical)