Primary care
Recommendation 1
Common therapies include corticosteroids, immunoglobulin (IVIg) therapy or plasmapheresis.
Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis
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Disease overview
A neurological, immune-mediated disorder in which widespread inflammation of the central nervous system damages tissue known as white matter.
Common symptoms
Symptoms are considered nonspecific and include headachefeverirritabilityfatiguelethargy and general malaise. [ ]
When to suspect
Recommendation 1
Based on the identification of characteristic symptoms, a detailed patient history, thorough clinical evaluation and a variety of specialized tests including imaging techniques such as MRI.
How to test
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Based on the identification of characteristic symptoms, a detailed patient history, thorough clinical evaluation and a variety of specialized tests including imaging techniques such as MRI.
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Treatment
Recommendation 1
No standard therapy for ADEM has been established.
Further support
Recommendation 1
Two US-based specialists areRecommendation 2
Bielekova, Bibiana, M.D. and Lucchinetti, Claudia F, M.D. . Referral to Medical Genetics Department, if available. Initial virtual care is also available through organizations like TeleRare Health.
Clinical trials
Clinical Trials
Sources
No data available
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