The special role of CXCL13 in Lyme neuroborreliosis: a case report

Abstract

Abstract The diagnosis of chronic lyme neuroborreliosis can be a challenge even for experienced neurologists. The clinical picture may be multifaceted, including polyradiculitis to cranial nerve palsies, meningitis, encephalomyelitis, encephalopathy and peripheral neuropathy. We report on a patient presenting with basal leptomeningoencephalitis associated with vasculopathy where the chemokine CXCL13 in cerebrospinal fluid played an important diagnostic role.

Keywords

• Lyme neuroborreliosis
• CXCL13
• Cerebrospinal fluid
• Meningoencephalitis