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ArticleFrontiers in immunology2025

Clinical features of progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus: Case Report.

Lixia Qin, Qihua Chen

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Article in Frontiers in immunology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2 authors.

Lixia QinDepartment of Neurology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Qihua ChenDepartment of Neurology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus (PERM) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by rigidity, painful spasms, hyperekplexia, brainstem involvement, and autonomic dysfunction. In China, limited awareness and delayed antibody testing often hinder early diagnosis. Here, we report four cases of PERM, three of which required intensive care unit (ICU) admission. The clinical and immunological features of these patients were systematically summarized. This case series highlights the characteristic clinical and immunological profiles of PERM and underscores the importance of early recognition and timely intervention, as most patients achieve substantial recovery with immunosuppressive therapy.

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EncephalomyelitisMuscle RigidityMyoclonusHumansbrainstem dysfunctionGAD65glycine receptorprogressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonusstiff person syndrome

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PMID41246321
PMCPMC12611939

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