Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
Defintion
Immune mediated demyelination
Epidemiology
Young; avg age 5-8y
Aetiology
Clinical Features
Management
Prognosis
Source
Wikipedia 2014
Immune mediated demyelination
Epidemiology
Young; avg age 5-8y
Aetiology
- Infection (usually viral)
- Idiopathic
Clinical Features
- Sx 1-3/52 after inf
- Fever, ataxia, hemiplegia
Management
- IV CS (methylprednisolone > dexamethasone)
Prognosis
- Full recovery 50-70%
- Mortality 5%
Source
Wikipedia 2014