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ArticleExperimental and therapeutic medicine2024

Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis in a young patient: A case report.

Ramona Andreea Codreanu-Balaban, Alina Zorina Stuparu, Daniela Musat, Radu-Andrei Baz, Radu Baz, Silviu Docu-Axelerad, Diana-Marina Vranau, Cristina Ramona Tase, Anca Elena Gogu, Jianu Dragos Catalin and 2 more

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Ramona Andreea Codreanu-BalabanDepartment of Neurology, 'Sf. Ap. Andrei' Emergency County Clinical Hospital, 900591 Constanta, Romania.
Alina Zorina StuparuDepartment of Neurology, 'Sf. Ap. Andrei' Emergency County Clinical Hospital, 900591 Constanta, Romania.
Daniela MusatDepartment of Neurology, 'Sf. Ap. Andrei' Emergency County Clinical Hospital, 900591 Constanta, Romania.
Radu-Andrei BazDepartment of Radiology and Imaging Laboratory, 'Sf. Ap. Andrei' Emergency County Clinical Hospital, 900591 Constanta, Romania.
Radu BazDepartment of Radiology and Imaging Laboratory, 'Sf. Ap. Andrei' Emergency County Clinical Hospital, 900591 Constanta, Romania.
Silviu Docu-AxeleradFaculty of General Medicine, 'Titu Maiorescu' University, 040441 Bucuresti, Romania.
Diana-Marina VranauDepartment of Neurology, 'Sf. Ap. Andrei' Emergency County Clinical Hospital, 900591 Constanta, Romania.
Cristina Ramona TaseDepartment of Neurology, 'Sf. Ap. Andrei' Emergency County Clinical Hospital, 900591 Constanta, Romania.
Anca Elena GoguDepartment of Neurology, 'Victor Babeș' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timișoara 300041, Romania.
Jianu Dragos CatalinDepartment of Neurology, 'Victor Babeș' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timișoara 300041, Romania.
Corina Elena FrecusDepartment of Pediatrics, 'Sf. Ap. Andrei' Emergency County Clinical Hospital, 900591 Constanta, Romania.
Lavinia-Florenta MujaDepartment of Neurology, 'Sf. Ap. Andrei' Emergency County Clinical Hospital, 900591 Constanta, Romania.

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Abstract

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.

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acute disseminated encephalomyelitisautoimmune diseasecerebrospinal fluidimmunoglobulinmultiple sclerosisprognosis

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