RESUMO
Background: The clinical spectrum of anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) antibody-associated neurologic syndromes is expanding, with focal, generalized, and atypical forms. Case Report: We describe a 59-year-old female showing continuous right lower limb myoclonus and mild encephalopathy. These symptoms started 2 weeks prior to evaluation. The patient had great improvement with intravenous steroids. An autoantibody panel was positive for anti-GAD. Discussion: Various clinical manifestations, including myoclonus, may relate to anti-GAD antibodies. The treatment options available include symptomatic drugs, intravenous immunoglobulin, steroids, and other immunosuppressant agents.
Assuntos
Autoanticorpos/sangue , Glutamato Descarboxilase/sangue , Mioclonia/sangue , Mioclonia/diagnóstico , Biomarcadores/sangue , Feminino , Glucocorticoides/administração & dosagem , Humanos , Perna (Membro)/patologia , Metilprednisolona/administração & dosagem , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Mioclonia/tratamento farmacológicoRESUMO
É registrada a emergência de espécimes da abelha cleptoparasita Austrostelis catamarcencis (Schrottky) de ninhos de Epanthidium tigrinum (Schrottky) coletados na parte central da região semi-árida do Nordeste do Brasil, no domínio da Caatinga.
It is recorded the emergence of specimens of the cleptoparasitic bee Austrostelis catamarcencis (Schrottky) from nests of Epanthidium tigrinum (Schrottky) in the central area of theCaatinga, the semi-arid region from Northeastern Brazil.