Abstract

A CASE REPORT ON STEROID THERAPY V/S IVIg THERAPY IN TRANSVERSE MYELITIS

*Breezy Ani Sam, Elisaba Jacob, Nayana Rachel Koshy and Dr. Anilkumar Sivan

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Abstract

Background: Transverse myelitis (TM) is a rare inflammatory disease that damages the spinal cord, resulting in various degrees of weakness, altered sensory perception, and autonomic dysfunction. Standard care includes intravenous methylprednisolone or dexamethasone for 3 to 5 days but treatment with intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIg) and plasma exchange (PLEX) have been successful.[1] Materials and Method: This is a case study of 51 year old female patient who was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis and hence we provided with both Steroid therapy and IVIg therapy. Result: In this case report we are comparing the effectiveness of standard steroid therapy and the IVIg therapy and hence found that IVIg is more effective and potent to treat TM than steroid therapy. Conclusion: The patient showed symptomatic relief while using IVIg compared to Steroid therapy.

Keywords: Transverse myelitis, Intravenous methylprednisolone, Intravenous immunoglobulins, Plasma exchange.