Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis in a young patient: A case report

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

doi:10.3892/etm.2024.12612

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Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis in a young patient: A case report

Authors:
- 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
- Dragos Catalin Jianu
- Corina Elena Frecus
- Lavinia-Florenta Muja
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Affiliations: Department of Neurology, ‘Sf. Ap. Andrei’ Emergency County Clinical Hospital, 900591 Constanta, Romania, Department of Radiology and Imaging Laboratory, ‘Sf. Ap. Andrei’ Emergency County Clinical Hospital, 900591 Constanta, Romania, Faculty of General Medicine, ‘Titu Maiorescu’ University, 040441 Bucuresti, Romania, Department of Neurology, ‘Victor Babeș’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timișoara 300041, Romania, Department of Pediatrics, ‘Sf. Ap. Andrei’ Emergency County Clinical Hospital, 900591 Constanta, Romania

Copyright: © Codreanu-Balaban et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.
Article Number: 323
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Published online on: June 17, 2024

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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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