Necrotic-hemorrhagic myelitis: A rare malignant variant of parainfectious acute disseminated encephalomyelitis in childhood

•Spinal cord could be involved in ADEM, mimicking NMOSD or MS.•ADEM involving the spinal cord could be associated with severe permanent disability.•MRI is fundamental for the differential diagnosis of ADEM and for its monitoring.

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Published in:Journal of the neurological sciences 2018-01, Vol.384, p.58-60
Main Authors: Preziosa, Paolo, Moiola, Lucia, Baldoli, Cristina, Longo, Daniela, Sangalli, Francesca, Radaelli, Marta, Comi, Giancarlo, Martinelli, Vittorio, Filippi, Massimo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
Child
Childhood
Diagnosis, Differential
Differential diagnosis
Humans
Magnetic resonance imaging
Male
Myelitis, Transverse - diagnosis
Neuromyelitis Optica - diagnosis
Rare Diseases - diagnosis
Spinal cord
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Summary:•Spinal cord could be involved in ADEM, mimicking NMOSD or MS.•ADEM involving the spinal cord could be associated with severe permanent disability.•MRI is fundamental for the differential diagnosis of ADEM and for its monitoring.
ISSN:0022-510X
1878-5883
DOI:10.1016/j.jns.2017.11.032