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[TUMOR-LIKE EFFECT AS INITIAL PRESENTATION OF PEDIATRIC MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS]
Shay Menascu1, Amir Pollak2, Yehuda Warszawer2
1Multiple Sclerosis Center, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan and Sackler Faculty of Medicine; Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel.
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|December 21, 2023
Summary
Uncommon multiple sclerosis (MS) subtypes in adolescents can mimic brain tumors. Differentiating these demyelinating lesions from neoplastic processes requires careful diagnostic evaluation, as highlighted in our case studies.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) brain lesions typically lack mass effect or significant edema.
- Adolescents can present with rare MS subtypes (Marburg, Balò's, tumefactive MS) exhibiting stormy courses.
- These subtypes can manifest as brain lesions resembling space-occupying masses.

