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Volume: 6 | Issue: 6 | Published: Oct 10, 2022 | Pages: 95 - 101 | DOI: 10.24911/ejmcr/173-1642670323

Concomitant multiple sclerosis and ankylosing spondylitis: a clinical case report

Authors: Zeltina Estere , Meksa Liga , Kadisa Anda , Karelis Guntis , Pastare Daina , Svilpe Sandra , Polunosika Elina , Jaunozolina Liga

Article Info

Authors

Zeltina Estere

Faculty of Medicine and Healthcare, Riga Stradins University, Latvia

Meksa Liga

Neurology and Neurosurgery Department, Riga East Univesity Hospital clinic &quot;Gaiļezers&quot;, Latvia

Kadisa Anda

Faculty of Medicine and Healthcare, Riga Stradins University, Latvia, Internal Diseases Department, Riga East Univesity Hospital clinic &quot;Gaiļezers&quot;, Latvia

Karelis Guntis

Faculty of Medicine and Healthcare, Riga Stradins University, Latvia, Neurology and Neurosurgery Department, Riga East Univesity Hospital clinic &quot;Gaiļezers&quot;, Latvia

Pastare Daina

Faculty of Medicine and Healthcare, Riga Stradins University, Latvia, Neurology and Neurosurgery Department, Riga East Univesity Hospital clinic &quot;Gaiļezers&quot;, Latvia

Svilpe Sandra

Neurology and Neurosurgery Department, Riga East Univesity Hospital clinic &quot;Gaiļezers&quot;, Latvia

Polunosika Elina

Faculty of Medicine and Healthcare, Riga Stradins University, Latvia, Neurology and Neurosurgery Department, Riga East Univesity Hospital clinic &quot;Gaiļezers&quot;, Latvia

Jaunozolina Liga

Radiology Department, Riga East Univesity Hospital clinic &quot;Gaiļezers&quot;, Latvia.

Publication History

Received: January 23, 2022

Accepted:

Published: October 10, 2022

Abstract

Background: The therapy of patients with concomitant multiple sclerosis (MS) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a challenge for clinicians. Secukinumab is effective in the treatment of MS. In the clinical case, we present, substantial clinical and radiological remission in the case of both autoimmune diseases was observed. Case Presentation: A male adult was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS. The patient complained of severe thoraco-lumbar pain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) led to a diagnosis of AS. Considering that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were ineffective and tumor necrosis factor-α blockers are contraindicated in patients with MS, secukinumab was prescribed. MRI 8 months after initiation of therapy provided clinical stability in consideration of the two autoimmune comorbidities. Conclusion: Secukinumab is an effective therapy for concomitant MS and AS.

Keywords: Multiple sclerosis, ankylosing spondylitis, secukinumab, autoimmune disease, case report, green

Pubmed Style

Zeltina Estere, Meksa Liga, Kadisa Anda, Karelis Guntis, Pastare Daina, Svilpe Sandra, Polunosika Elina, Jaunozolina Liga. Concomitant multiple sclerosis and ankylosing spondylitis: a clinical case report. EJMCR. 2022; 10 (October 2022): 95-101. doi:10.24911/ejmcr/173-1642670323

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Zeltina Estere, Meksa Liga, Kadisa Anda, Karelis Guntis, Pastare Daina, Svilpe Sandra, Polunosika Elina, Jaunozolina Liga. Concomitant multiple sclerosis and ankylosing spondylitis: a clinical case report. https://ejmcr.com/articles/1092 [Access: December 04, 2024]. doi:10.24911/ejmcr/173-1642670323

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Zeltina Estere, Meksa Liga, Kadisa Anda, Karelis Guntis, Pastare Daina, Svilpe Sandra, Polunosika Elina, Jaunozolina Liga. Concomitant multiple sclerosis and ankylosing spondylitis: a clinical case report. EJMCR. (2022), [cited December 04, 2024]; 10 (October 2022): 95-101. doi:10.24911/ejmcr/173-1642670323

Harvard Style

Zeltina Estere, Meksa Liga, Kadisa Anda, Karelis Guntis, Pastare Daina, Svilpe Sandra, Polunosika Elina, Jaunozolina Liga (2022) Concomitant multiple sclerosis and ankylosing spondylitis: a clinical case report. EJMCR, 10 (October 2022): 95-101. doi:10.24911/ejmcr/173-1642670323

Chicago Style

Zeltina Estere, Meksa Liga, Kadisa Anda, Karelis Guntis, Pastare Daina, Svilpe Sandra, Polunosika Elina, Jaunozolina Liga. "Concomitant multiple sclerosis and ankylosing spondylitis: a clinical case report." 10 (2022), 95-101. doi:10.24911/ejmcr/173-1642670323

MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Zeltina Estere, Meksa Liga, Kadisa Anda, Karelis Guntis, Pastare Daina, Svilpe Sandra, Polunosika Elina, Jaunozolina Liga (2022) Concomitant multiple sclerosis and ankylosing spondylitis: a clinical case report. , 10 (October 2022), 95-101. doi:10.24911/ejmcr/173-1642670323