ACUTE DISSEMINATED ENCEPHALOMYELITIS (ADEM) -A CASE REPORT
Journal: University Journal of Medicine and Medical Specialities (Vol.3, No. 3)Publication Date: 2017-04-13
Authors : INKARSAL;
Page : 122-127
Keywords : A D E M; A t a x i a; MRI; Hyperintense lesion; Steroids; Multiple sclerosis;
Abstract
Abstract : ADEM is an acute uniphasic syndrome caused by immune mediated inflammatory demyelination, often associated with immunization or viral illness. ADEM is associated with multiple neurological symptoms. We are presenting a case of ADEM with altered level of consciousnes ,without seizure and hemiparesis which responded very well to high dose steroids both clinically and radiologically.
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