A Case of Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis

Description

Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is an acquired inflammatory demyelinating syndrome that predominately affects the white matter of the brain and spinal cord in a multifocal distribution. Clinically, ADEM manifests as subacute-onset of encephalopathy associated with polyfocal neurologic signs and symptoms. ADEM may mimic other acute demyelinating syndromes (ADS) of childhood, including multiple sclerosis (MS); however, ADEM is typically distinguishable from alternative diagnoses on the basis of clinical features and findings on neuroimaging and laboratory investigations. With the discovery of antibodies targeting myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG), ADEM is one of the most common phenotypes of MOG antibody disease (MOGAD) in children

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Presenters

1. Dr. Bramwel Otieno
   Family Medicine Resident at Kabarak University Based at PCEA Chogoria Hospital
   PCEA Chogoria Hospital and Kabarak University


2. Dr. Eldon Boy
   Medical Officer Intern
   PCEA Chogoria Hospital


3. Mr. Edwin Mbaya
   Lab Technician
   PCEA Chogoria Hospital


4. Mr. George Omondi
   Occupational Therapist
   PCEA Chogoria Hospital