Comprehensive Work-Up for Acute Ophthalmoparesis with Elevated GQ1B Antibodies is Warranted in Times of The Pandemic

Finsterer J MD, PhD (1)
(1) Klinik Landstrasse, Messerli Institute, Postfach 20, Vienna, Austria , Austria

Abstract

With interest we read the article by Garg et al. about a 24 years old male with sudden-onset, painless ophthalmoplegia without ataxia, areflexia, or limb weakness (acute ophthalmoparesis (AO)) who tested positive  for  GQ1b  [1].  The  patient  profited  from  methyl-prednisolone  [1].  It  was  concluded  that  AO with  positive  anti-GQ1b  antibodies  is  a  rare  immune-mediated  syndrome,  which  can  be  cost-effectively treated with steroids [1]. We have the following comments and concerns

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MD, PhD, F. J. (2022). Comprehensive Work-Up for Acute Ophthalmoparesis with Elevated GQ1B Antibodies is Warranted in Times of The Pandemic. Journal of Medical Case Reports and Reviews, 4(04). Retrieved from http://jmcrr.info/index.php/jmcrr/article/view/128
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