A case of biopsy proven Acute Semyelinating Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) with Haemorrhagic Leucoencephalitis

Hashim, Hasnur Zaman and Mohamed Ibrahim, Norlinah and Wan Yahya, Nafisah and Mohd Ali, Siti Aishah and Muda, Ahmad Sobri and Mohamed Mukari, Shahizon Azura and Zaini, Izwan Zanni (2011) A case of biopsy proven Acute Semyelinating Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) with Haemorrhagic Leucoencephalitis. Annals Academy of Medicine Singapore, 40 (4). pp. 197-4. ISSN 0304-4602

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Abstract

Dear Editor, Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is an immune-mediated infl ammatory disorder of the central nervous system. It has a monophasic course which occurs after viral infection or vaccination.1,2Acute haemorrhagic leucoencephalitis (AHLE) is considered to be a hyperacute form of ADEM which is fulminant and is frequently fatal.3 There are only a few cases of biopsy-proven AHLE in the current literature. This case emphasises the importance of early recognition by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for institution of medical therapy.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	5220/19472
Uncontrolled Keywords:	biopsy, ADEM, Acute Semyelinating Encephalomyelitis, Haemorrhagic Leucoencephalitis
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Internal Medicine Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Radiology
Depositing User:	Mrs. Wan Salwati Wan Salleh
Date Deposited:	16 Feb 2012 09:24
Last Modified:	25 Jun 2013 13:09
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/19472

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