Language disorders in multiple sclerosis: A systematic review.

Background: Although cognitive impairments are common in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), language impairments are not well defined.

Objective: The goal of this review was to examine the presence and nature of language disorders associated with MS.

Method: A search of PubMed and PsycINFO databases was conducted using combinations of the following terms: language disorders, language pathology, language impairment, multiple sclerosis, communication, language and speech.