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  • Neurology
  • Neuroimmunology
  • Clinical Neuroscience

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system.
  • A wide spectrum of movement disorders is recognized in MS patients.
  • Understanding these disorders is crucial for effective management.

Observation:

  • A 57-year-old female patient with primary progressive MS presented with new-onset symptoms.
  • The patient developed spinal segmental myoclonus.
  • The myoclonus was associated with focal myelitis.

Findings:

  • Spinal segmental myoclonus is a rare but significant neurological manifestation in MS.
  • Focal myelitis can be the underlying cause of specific movement abnormalities.
  • This case illustrates a unique presentation of MS-related movement disorder.

Implications:

  • Accurate diagnosis of MS-associated movement disorders is essential for targeted therapy.
  • Identifying specific pathophysiological mechanisms aids in treatment selection.
  • This case expands the understanding of movement disorder phenomenology in MS.