COVID-19 and MOG-IgG–associated acquired demyelinating polyneuropathy compatible with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy in a previously healthy girl

Asra Akbar, Gregory M. Blume, Sean Creeden, Sharjeel Ahmad

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Abstract

Neurological manifestations of COVID-19 in the pediatric population are not as well described as those in the adult population. We describe a case of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein immunoglobulin G (MOG-IgG)–associated disorder in a 9-year-old girl, who experienced complete recovery. This rare disorder is a demyelinating disease that often relapses and has the potential to cause severe morbidity. The case highlights the need for early recognition of asymptomatic and subacute presentations of demyelinating disorders and testing for MOG-IgG antibodies, as the management of presumed monophasic demyelinating disorders vs MOG-IgG–positive demyelinating disorder is different.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)719-721
Number of pages3
JournalBaylor University Medical Center Proceedings
Volume35
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Acquired neuropathy
  • COVID-19
  • Guillain-Barré syndrome
  • MOG-IgG antibody
  • SARS-CoV2
  • acute disseminating encephalomyelitis
  • chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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