MOG-IgG myelitis coexisting with systemic lupus erythematosus in the post-partum setting.

BACKGROUND

Longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis (LETM) accompanying systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is often due to coexisting aquaporin-4-IgG seropositive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder but has not been associated with myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein-IgG (MOG-IgG).

OBJECTIVE AND

METHODS

Case report at an academic medical center.

RESULTS

A 32-year-old woman developed severe transverse myelitis (paraplegia) shortly after SLE onset in the post-partum period. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed an LETM, cerebrospinal fluid showed marked inflammation, and testing for infections was negative. Serum live-cell-based assay for MOG-IgG was positive but aquaporin-4-IgG was negative.

CONCLUSION

In patients with SLE and LETM, MOG-IgG testing should be considered, in addition to AQP4-IgG.