Title of article
Severe Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis Mimicking Leukodystrophy in a Child
Author/Authors
Al-Futaisi, Amna Sultan Qaboos University Hospital - Department of Child Health, Oman , Al-Azri, Faisal Sultan Qaboos University Hospital - Department of Radiology Molecular Imaging, Oman , Abdelmogheth, Anas A. Sultan Qaboos University Hospital - Department of Child Health, Oman , Al-Murshedi, Fathiya Sultan Qaboos University Hospital - Departments of Genetics, Oman , Koul, Roshan Sultan Qaboos University Hospital - Department of Child Health, Oman
From page
409
To page
411
Abstract
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a monophasic, inflammatory central nervous system (CNS) demyelinating disease that usually affects children more than adults.1 The International Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Study Group defines ADEM as the “first clinical event with a presumed inflammatory or demyelinating cause, with acute or sub acute onset that affects multifocal areas of the CNS”.2 A polysymptomatic presentation, along with evidence of encephalopathy, such as behavioural changes or lethargy, must be present for the diagnosis.
Journal title
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal (SQUMJ)
Journal title
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal (SQUMJ)
Record number
2690879
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