Neuropsychological and psychiatric aspects of multiple sclerosis: preliminary investigation of discrete profiles across neurological subtypes

Cognitive deficits affecting memory, attention, speed of information processing and executive functions are common in multiple sclerosis (MS). In this study we examine the possibility of discrete pattern of neuropsychological deficits of MS subtypes. 28 patients (13 RRMS, 6 CIS, and 9 SPMS) were ass...

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Published in:Neurological sciences 2016-06, Vol.37 (6), p.969-972
Main Authors: Katsari, Marina, Kasselimis, Dimitrios, Gasparinatos, Gerasimos, Antonellou, Roubina, Voumvourakis, Konstantinos
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Brief Communication
Cognition Disorders - diagnosis
Cognition Disorders - etiology
Executive Function - physiology
Female
Humans
Male
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Memory Disorders - diagnosis
Memory Disorders - etiology
Mental Disorders - diagnosis
Mental Disorders - etiology
Middle Aged
Multiple Sclerosis - classification
Multiple Sclerosis - complications
Neurology
Neuropsychological Tests
Neuroradiology
Neurosciences
Neurosurgery
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Psychiatry
Severity of Illness Index
Young Adult
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Summary:Cognitive deficits affecting memory, attention, speed of information processing and executive functions are common in multiple sclerosis (MS). In this study we examine the possibility of discrete pattern of neuropsychological deficits of MS subtypes. 28 patients (13 RRMS, 6 CIS, and 9 SPMS) were assessed with a comprehensive neuropsycholgical battery. Results indicate that only the SPMS group demonstrates memory and executive impairment. This finding indicates possible differentiation of the three subtypes in terms of neuropsychological profiles. Psychiatric aspects of MS are also briefly discussed.
ISSN:1590-1874
1590-3478
DOI:10.1007/s10072-015-2463-z