Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis: Current Perspectives

Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is an immune-mediated central nervous system (CNS) disorder, characterized by polyfocal symptoms, encephalopathy and typical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings, that especially affects young children. Advances in understanding CNS neuroimmune disord...

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Main Authors: Renata Barbosa Paolilo, Kumaran Deiva, Rinze Neuteboom, Kevin Rostásy, Ming Lim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Children
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/7/11/210
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Summary:Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is an immune-mediated central nervous system (CNS) disorder, characterized by polyfocal symptoms, encephalopathy and typical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings, that especially affects young children. Advances in understanding CNS neuroimmune disorders as well as the association of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody (MOG-Ab) with both monophasic and recurrent forms of ADEM have led to new insights into its definition, management and outcome. In this review, we aim to provide an update based on current epidemiologic, clinical, radiological and immunopathological aspects and clinical outcome of ADEM.
ISSN:2227-9067