Table 3. Treatment and Outcome of our Patients.
| Case 1 | Case 2 | Case 3 | Case 4 | Case 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone iv | + | + | + | + | + |
| Cyclophosphamide iv | + | − | − | + | + |
| Anticoagulation | + | + | − | − | + |
| Other therapy | − | − | Plasmapheresis | IVIG | − |
| Outcome (improvement) | Partial. | Initial, but died (sepsis) | Without response | Without response | Partial. |
| AIS (0→6 m) | A→D | C→− | C→C | A→A | B→D |
| EGS (0→6 m) | 9→6,5 | 8→10 | 8→8 | 8→8 | 8→6 |
Abbreviations: IVIG, intravenous immunoglobulins; AIS (0→6 m), American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale at nadir and 6 months later; EGS (0→6 m), European Database for Multiple Sclerosis grading scale at nadir and 6 months later.