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    First case of MELAS syndrome presenting with local brain edema requiring decompressive craniectomy
    (Turkish Neurosurgical Society, 2022) Yeşilbaş, Osman; Şengenç, Esma; Ersoy Olbak, Melike; Bako, Derya; Nizam, Öznur Gökçe; Seyithanoğlu, Mehmet Hakan; Pehlivan, Davut; Ceylaner, Serdar; İçağasıoğlu, Dilara; Aydın, Kürşad
    Mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis, and recurrent stroke-like episodes (MELAS) syndrome is a rare but one of the most common maternally inherited multisystem disorder. Although patients with MELAS present a variable clinical profile, stroke like lesions have been detected in 90% of cases, with stroke being the first presenting symptom in 25% of cases. However, cases of local brain edema requiring decompressive craniectomy has not been reported. A 12-year-old male patient was admitted to our pediatric intensive care unit with altered mental status, seizures, and vision loss. The patient was stuporous and presented neck stiffness. Complete blood count, serum electrolytes, biochemistry (including lactate level), acute phase reactants, and repeated blood gas analysis were unremarkable. Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed an edematous stroke-like lesion in the right occipital lobe accompanied by brain swelling. Intravenous ceftriaxone, acyclovir, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), and pulse steroid therapy were started for possible diagnosis of viral/bacterial/autoimmune encephalitis; levetiracetam, phenytoin, and an infusion of sodium thiopental were started for refractory status epilepticus; and a 3% NaCl infusion was started for local brain edema. The results of serum autoimmune encephalitis panel were negative. Further investigations for rheumatic, vascular, and metabolic disorders were unremarkable. Despite these supportive treatments, the patient was clinically decompensated due to brain swelling that progressed to the left midline shift, and he underwent decompressive craniectomy. Histologic examination of brain biopsy specimen revealed non-specific encephalitis findings. A pathogenic variant of the MT-TL1 gene (m.3243A>T), responsible for MELAS, was detected. The patient's condition dramatically improved after specific treatment for MELAS. If the diagnosis and treatment are delayed, MELAS syndrome can cause serious brain edema, which may ultimately require decompressive craniectomy.
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    Hypomyelination and congenital cataract: Three siblings presentation
    (Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2020) Karalök, Zeynep Selen; Gürkaş Esra; Aydın, Kürşad; Ceylaner, Serdar
    Hypomyelination and congenital cataract (HCC) is a condition, which is caused by mutations in the FAM126A gene and is characterized by congenital cataract, progressive neurologic impairment, and myelin deficiency in both the central and peripheral nervous system. We present the findings of three siblings who applied to us with the same clinical features. These patients were referred to our clinic due to the presence of bilateral congenital cataract and progressive neurological impairment with peripheral neuropathy. Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed diffuse hypomyelination, whereas neurophysiological studies showed sensorimotor peripheral polyneuropathy. Cases with hypomyelination in MRI represent the largest group of undiagnosed diseases among patients with leukoencephalopathies. To diagnose cases with peripheral neuropathy, their clinical and neuroradiological findings must be identified. These findings can guide clinicians to appropriate molecular investigations.
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    Stimulus-induced myoclonus treated effectively with clonazepam in genetically confirmed Coffin-Lowry syndrome
    (Elsevier, 2014) Arslan, Elif Bengi; Ceylaner, Serdar; Turanlı, Güzide
    Purpose: Coffin-Lowry syndrome (CLS) is a rare X-linked semidominant syndromic genetic disorder that is characterized by typical facial and radiologic findings, psychomotor and growth retardation, and various skeletal anomalies. A distinctive paroxysmal disorder called stimulus-bound myoclonus is clinically heterogeneous and is generally characterized by a sudden loss of muscle tone that is regained within a few seconds and is induced by sudden auditory or tactile stimulus. As the pathophysiology of stimulus-induced drop episodes (SIDEs) is not well understood, there is no definite therapy for those episodes. Methods: We report a 15-year-old female with stimulus-induced drop episodes occurring many times a day that resulted in failure to perform her daily activities. Because her SIDEs were misdiagnosed as atonic seizures, she was treated with several antiepileptic drugs, including valproic acid, levetiracetam, lamotrigine, primidone, carbamazepine, and clobazam. Results: We realized that her clinical and radiological findings, together with SIDEs, are compatible with Coffin-Lowry syndrome. All of her medications were discontinued following the diagnosis of SIDE, and she was started on clonazepam. After treatment, she became more independent and was able to perform her daily activities. Subsequently, her episodes decreased from 3 times a day to 1-2 times a month. Sodium oxybate and fluoxetine were added to the treatment protocol without remarkable improvement. Her genetic analysis revealed a heterozygous variation of CLS. Conclusion: We conclude that SIDE should be included in a differential diagnosis of epileptic seizures in patients with CLS and that clonazepam is an effective choice in the treatment of SIDEs.