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Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
10-33% develop MS ... Criteria: • Sensory ... swollen, while in MS ... Predictive of MS ... Multiple sclerosis (MS
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Multiple Sclerosis (MS ... nearly 3:1 • MS ... neuritis • Partial myelitis ... resonance imaging [MRI ... criteria for MS
McDonald Criteria for Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
 • 2 or more attacks, 2 or more lesions
McDonald Criteria ... for Diagnosis of ... #McDonald #Criteria ... #Diagnosis #Multiple ... #Sclerosis #MS
BEE Syndromes - Non-inflammatory Causes

Immune-mediated conditions affecting the Brain, Eye, and Ear

Visual or auditory symptoms in
Visual or auditory symptoms ... conjunction with symptoms ... important, as early diagnosis ... neuropathy (LHON) plus MRI ... consistent with MS
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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spine L1-L5 Symptoms ... dysfunction SPINE Mnemonic ... Differential Diagnosis ... • Transverse myelitis ... Imaging studies: • MRI