A Rare Case of Longitudinally Extensive Transverse Myelitis Associated with Isolated Hyperparathyroidism
Longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis (LETM) is typically associated with autoimmune, paraneoplastic, or infectious etiologies. We report a rare case of LETM in a middle-aged male with persistently elevated intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) levels, normal calcium-phosphorus profile, and vitamin D deficiency, with complete recovery after corticosteroid therapy and vitamin D correction. This case raises the possibility of a rare parainflammatory association between isolated hyperparathyroidism and spinal cord demyelination.
Authors
- Alok Bhutada (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2079-4069)
- Munindra Goswami
- Sangita Deka
Publication Details
- Journal
- Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-08-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.36347/sjmcr.2025.v13i08.038
- Primary Topic
- Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00