Transverse Myelitis Plus Syndrome and Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis Plus Syndrome
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Transverse myelitis plus syndrome and acute disseminated encephalomyelitis plus syndrome: a case series of 5 children.
IMPORTANCE Classically, transverse myelitis and acute disseminated encephalomyelitis are considered central nervous system demyelinating conditions. In both conditions, the spinal cord is involved to varying degrees, and there is a variety of presentations, usually involving some degree of progressive paralysis of the upper and/or lower extremities. Treatment usually consists of high-dose intra...
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عنوان ژورنال: JAMA Neurology
سال: 2014
ISSN: 2168-6149
DOI: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2013.5323