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Multiphasic disseminated encephalomyelitis mimicking multiple sclerosis

M L Tsai1, K L Hung

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.

Brain & Development
|September 1, 1996
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Multiphasic disseminated encephalomyelitis (MDEM) can mimic multiple sclerosis (MS) in children. Brain MRI findings were crucial for diagnosing MDEM over MS in a pediatric case following viral illness.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Neuroimmunology
  • Infectious Neurology

Background:

  • Multiphasic disseminated encephalomyelitis (MDEM) is an inflammatory demyelinating disease.
  • Distinguishing MDEM from multiple sclerosis (MS) can be challenging, particularly in pediatric cases.
  • Viral infections are known triggers for post-infectious encephalomyelitis.

Observation:

  • A 7-year-old boy presented with recurrent neurological episodes suggestive of MS after viral infections.
  • Clinical symptoms included alternating hemiparesis, fever, headache, and altered consciousness.
  • Neuroimaging revealed multiple, discrete nodules and large globular lesions in various brain regions.

Findings:

  • The clinical presentation and neuroimaging findings supported a diagnosis of MDEM rather than MS.

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  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated characteristic lesions differentiating it from MS.
  • Systemic symptoms like fever and seizures accompanied the neurological deficits.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of comprehensive diagnostic evaluation in pediatric demyelinating diseases.
    • Brain MRI plays a critical role in differentiating MDEM from MS.
    • Early and accurate diagnosis of MDEM is essential for appropriate management and prognosis.