Systemic Lupus Erythematous Presenting With Cerebellar Ataxia After Influenza Vaccination

J Korean Neurol Assoc > Volume 29(2); 2011 > Article

Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2011;29(2): 130-132.

인플루엔자 백신 접종 이후 소뇌실조로 나타난 전신홍반루푸스

최윤임, 서일교 이정곤 김도의 정두신 박형국 양광익 나성수a

순천향대학교 의과대학 천안병원 신경과학교실, 류마티스내과학교실a

Systemic Lupus Erythematous Presenting With Cerebellar Ataxia After Influenza Vaccination

Yun-Im Choi

Departments of Neurology and Rhuematologya, Sunchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Sunchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea

Abstract

Neurological manifestations are commonly observed in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). However, cerebellar involvement has rarely been reported. We report a case of SLE presented with cerebellar ataxia as an initial manifestation after influenza vaccination. A 38-year-old woman who had not been diagnosed with SLE presented with dysarthria and gait disturbance after influenza vaccination. On admission, cerebellar ataxia and bilateral sixth cranial nerve palsy were observed. Influenza vaccination may have triggered autoimmunity in the patient with SLE. KeyWords:Systemic lupus erythematosus, Influenza vaccine, Cerebellar ataxia