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Fulminant tumefactive multiple sclerosis in pregnancy
Shabnam Pakneshan1, Evanthia Bernitsas1
1Department of Neurology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
BMJ Case Reports
|June 15, 2017
Summary
A pregnant woman experienced neurological symptoms initially thought to be a stroke but diagnosed as tumefactive multiple sclerosis. Despite poor response to initial treatments, rehabilitation therapies led to significant clinical improvement.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroimmunology
- Radiology
Background:
- Tumefactive multiple sclerosis (TMS) is a rare, aggressive form of multiple sclerosis.
- Differentiating TMS from other brain lesions like tumors or stroke is crucial for appropriate management.
- Pregnancy can present unique challenges in diagnosing and managing neurological conditions.
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