Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis in a young patient: A case report

Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis in a young patient: A case report

The diagnosis of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is challenging due to the existence of other medical conditions that mimic its symptoms and the lack of precise biomarkers. Timely diagnosis is essential for commencing an appropriate treatment, which enhances the clinical trajectory and l...

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Published in:Experimental and therapeutic medicine Vol. 28; no. 2
Main Authors: Codreanu-Balaban, Ramona Andreea, Stuparu, Alina Zorina, Musat, Daniela, Baz, Radu-Andrei, Baz, Radu, Docu-Axelerad, Silviu, Vranau, Diana-Marina, Tase, Cristina Ramona, Gogu, Anca Elena, Jianu, Dragos Catalin, Frecus, Corina Elena, Muja, Lavinia- Florenta
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Athens Spandidos Publications 01-08-2024
Spandidos Publications UK Ltd
D.A. Spandidos
Subjects:
Antibodies
Aquaporins
Blood tests
Brain research
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case reports
Cerebrospinal fluid
Cytomegalovirus
Deoxyribonucleic acid
Diagnosis
Diagnostic tests
Disease
DNA
Dosage and administration
Encephalitis
Encephalomyelitis
Genetic testing
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
Immunoglobulins
Infections
Methylprednisolone
Multiple sclerosis
Nervous system
Neurologic manifestations of general diseases
Pandemics
Patients
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
Spinal cord
Viral infections
West Nile virus
Romania
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Summary:The diagnosis of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is challenging due to the existence of other medical conditions that mimic its symptoms and the lack of precise biomarkers. Timely diagnosis is essential for commencing an appropriate treatment, which enhances the clinical trajectory and long-term prognosis. The purpose of the present study was to emphasize significant concerns, specifically for neurologists and radiologists, due to the difficulties involved in identifying this disorder. Neurologists must have an extensive understanding of the clinical manifestations and constraints of current diagnostic tests. Furthermore, this understanding is equally essential for radiologists, as it serves as the foundation for precise diagnostic interpretations derived from imaging findings. The intricate nature of neurological disorders frequently necessitates a cooperative effort between neurologists and radiologists to guarantee precise diagnosis and efficient therapy strategizing. The present study discusses a case of a male patient who was diagnosed with ADEM based on clinical, biological and imaging evaluations.
ISSN:1792-0981
1792-1015
DOI:10.3892/etm.2024.12612