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Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
• Inflammatory demyelination ... impairment, Mood disorder ... resonance imaging [MRI ... Multiple Sclerosis Treatment ... management #neurology #treatment
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Acute autoimmune demyelinating ... peripheral nerve components ... or axonal • MRI ... - Spinal MRI may ... and cauda equina TREATMENT
Hydroxyapatite Deposition Disease (HADD) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Ovoid hypointense structures along the bursal surface
Disease (HADD) - MSK ... • MRI shows globular ... - Limits evaluation ... • Treatment for ... other systemic disorders
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Focal inflammatory disorder ... cord compression (MRI ... out • Brain MRI ... Etiologies: • Demyelination ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Eosinophil Disorders ... Testing Algorithm ... during medical evaluation ... glucocorticoid treatment ... #Eosinophil #Disorders
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Lymphoproliferative Disorders ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Responsive to Treatment ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... #differential #algorithm
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... diagnosis and treatment ... normal, further evaluation ... and hematologic disorders ... liver biopsy or MRI
DEMYELINATING DISEASES OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

What Are Demyelinating Diseases?
• Conditions that damage myelin, the protective
Optica Spectrum Disorder ... Diagnostic Tools: • MRI ... • Diagnosis: MRI ... Optica Spectrum Disorder ... • MRI: Longitudinally
UCSF COVID-19 Adult Clinical Evaluation Guide - Updated April 10 2020

Clinical Presentation
• Fever: hospitalized pts but
Adult Clinical Evaluation ... dyspnea 20-50% • URI ... Taste or smell disorder ... UCSF #COVID19 #Evaluation ... Guide #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Optic Neuritis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Epidemiology: Female (75%), 18-50 years,
caucasian
 • Symptoms: Moderate visual
R-G or B-Y • MRI ... OCBs (30-70%) • Evolution ... corticosteroids TREATMENT ... - Typical MS-like ... Diagnosis #Management #treatment