Case Studies in Multiple Sclerosis

Description:

This handbook is a collection of clinical narratives that underscore the heterogeneous and unpredictable presentation of multiple sclerosis (MS) and give real-world clinical context to recent drug developments. This accessible and concise publication is intended to be used by a wide range of medical professionals, from specialist neurologists to medical trainees with an interest in neurology. An ideal clinical resource, Case Studies in Multiple Sclerosis provides an evidence-based discussion of each case, with an aim to enhance effective diagnosis and treatment of patients with MS and MS-related conditions.

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgements

Contents

Author biography

Contributors

Preface

Clinically Isolated Syndrome

1 Optic neuritis

History

Examination

Investigations

Outcome

Discussion

Clinical pearls

References

2 Myelitis

History

Examination

Investigations

Outcome

Discussion

Clinical pearls

References

Early Multiple Sclerosis

3 Disease-modifying therapies

History

Examination

Investigations

Outcome

Discussion

Clinical pearls

References

4 Management of relapses withcorticosteroids

History

Examination

Investigations

Outcome

Discussion

Clinical pearls

References

Established Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis

5 Breakthrough disease

History

Examination

Investigations

Outcome

Discussion

Clinical pearls

References

6 Progressive multifocalleukoencephalopathy

History

Examination

Investigations

Outcome

Discussion

Clinical pearls

References

7 Induction therapy

History

Examination

Investigations

Outcome

Discussion

Clinical pearls

References

Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

8 Diagnosing primary progressive multiple sclerosis

History

Examination

Investigations

Outcome

Discussion

Clinical pearls

References

9 Symptomatic care in primary progressive multiple sclerosis

History

Examination

Investigations

Outcome

Discussion

Clinical pearls

References

Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

10 Diagnosing secondary progressive multiple sclerosis

History

Examination

Investigations

Outcome

Discussion

Clinical pearls

References

11 Walking disability in multiplesclerosis

History

Examination

Outcome

Discussion

Clinical pearls

References

12 Cognitive impairment

History

Examination

Outcome

Discussion

Clinical pearls

References

Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders

13 Acute disseminatedencephalomyelitis

History

Examination

Investigations

Outcome

Discussion

Clinical pearls

References

14 Pediatric multiple sclerosis

History

Examination

Investigations

Outcome

Discussion

Clinical pearls

References

15 Pediatric multiple sclerosis mimics

History

Examination

Investigations

Outcome

Discussion

Clinical pearls

References

Pregnancy and Multiple Sclerosis

16 Prenatal planning in multiplesclerosis

History

Examination

Investigations

Outcome

Discussion

Clinical pearls

References

17 Multiple sclerosis therapies and pregnancy

History

Examination

Investigations

Outcome

Discussion

Clinical pearls

References

18 Postpartum issues with multiple sclerosis

History

Outcome

Discussion

Clinical pearls

References

Other Multiple Sclerosis-Related Disorders

19 Neuromyelitis optica

History

Examination

Investigations

Outcome

Discussion

Clinical pearls

References