2023
Neuropathology of New-Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus (NORSE)
Hanin A, Cespedes J, Huttner A, Strelnikov D, Gopaul M, DiStasio M, Vezzani A, Hirsch L, Aronica E. Neuropathology of New-Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus (NORSE). Journal Of Neurology 2023, 270: 3688-3702. PMID: 37079033, DOI: 10.1007/s00415-023-11726-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNew-onset refractory status epilepticusCryptogenic new-onset refractory status epilepticusRefractory status epilepticusNeuropathology findingsStatus epilepticusSecondary neuronal injuryCryptogenic casesFebrile illnessNeuronal injuryExtensive workupNeuropathological evaluationEpilepsy surgeryPathophysiological mechanismsUnknown causePatient managementLong-term consequencesSevere formSpecific treatmentEpilepticusTissue samplesBiopsyPatientsFindings of studiesAutopsiesFindings
2021
Concurrent Myotonic Dystrophy and Inflammatory Myopathy in a Patient with HIV/AIDS
Gupta A, Huttner A, Azar MM. Concurrent Myotonic Dystrophy and Inflammatory Myopathy in a Patient with HIV/AIDS. Case Reports In Infectious Diseases 2021, 2021: 9998415. PMID: 34104500, PMCID: PMC8159637, DOI: 10.1155/2021/9998415.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV/AIDSHIV-associated polymyositisMyotonic dystrophyMiddle-aged malesAntiretroviral therapyComprehensive workupNeuromuscular complicationsInflammatory myopathiesExtensive workupLaboratory markersClinical historyPhysical examMultiple concurrent conditionsMuscle biopsyDisease processConcurrent conditionsMyopathyAIDSPatientsWorkupDystrophyMyalgiaPolymyositisMyositisComplications
2013
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in an immunocompetent patient
Christakis PG, Okin D, Huttner AJ, Baehring JM. Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in an immunocompetent patient. Journal Of The Neurological Sciences 2013, 326: 107-110. PMID: 23375959, DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2013.01.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProgressive multifocal leukoencephalopathyImmunocompetent patientsMultifocal leukoencephalopathyTemporal white matterMefloquine therapyOccult immunosuppressionSubacute historyClinical courseExtensive workupPharmacological therapyImmunocompetent individualsCSF PCRSignal abnormalitiesDNA titreSerotonin receptorsBrain MRIAbnormal gaitJC virusOlder menWhite matterLeukoencephalopathyPatientsTherapyImmunosuppressionBiopsy