Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis.

Pediatr Emerg Care

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Gray) and Professor of Pediatrics (Gorelick), Section of Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI.

Published: June 2016

Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is a primarily pediatric, immune-mediated disease characterized by demyelination and polyfocal neurologic symptoms that typically occur after a preceding viral infection or recent immunization. This article presents the pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, and magnetic resonance imaging characteristics of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. We also present evaluation and management strategies.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PEC.0000000000000825DOI Listing

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