Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis

Autor: Matthew Philip, Gray, Marc H, Gorelick
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Pediatric Emergency Care. 32:395-400
ISSN: 0749-5161
Popis: Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is a primarily pediatric, immune-mediated disease characterized by demyelination and polyfocal neurologic symptoms that typically occur after a preceding viral infection or recent immunization. This article presents the pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, and magnetic resonance imaging characteristics of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. We also present evaluation and management strategies.
Databáze: OpenAIRE