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ArticleRadiology case reports2025

Marburg variant of multiple sclerosis: A young women case report.

Mohammed Alaa Jameel, Wameth Alaa Jamel, Alaa Jameel Hasan, Riyam Amer Hammood Alkhuzaie

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Mohammed Alaa JameelRoyal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, East Lancashire, England, UK.
Wameth Alaa JamelDepartment of Plastic Surgery, Al-Wasity Teaching Hospital, Baghdad Al-Russafa Health Directorate, Baghdad, Iraq.
Alaa Jameel HasanThi-Qar University, College of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Nasiriyah, Dhi Qar Governorate, Iraq.
Riyam Amer Hammood AlkhuzaieEmergency Department, Baghdad Medical City, Baghdad, Iraq.

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Abstract

Marburg disease (malignant multiple sclerosis, MS) is a rare, acute MS variant, predominantly occurring among young adults. Because it is characterized by rarity, high morbidity and mortality rates, the disease needs to be further characterized, and the experience of the physicians play a role in treatment regimens. We report the case of a 15-years-old female presenting with progressive weakness over the limbs, hyperreflexia and loss of sensation by physical examination, lab tests and radiological investigations (MRI). After treatment, nonimprovement was recognized by symptoms review after IV corticosteroids, Gabapentin and Clonazepam intake during a clinical visit. IV corticosteroids, Gabapentin and Clonazepam are not sufficient treatment for Marburg's variant of multiple sclerosis disease. Therefore, aggressive therapies can be used to further suppress the inflammatory process to prevent further neurological damage.

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Demyelinating disorderMarburg variantMultiple sclerosis

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PMID39816457
PMCPMC11732848

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