Naslov
Concurrence of multiple sclerosis and vascular malformation of the brainstem: case report

Autori
Radolović Prenc, Lorena ; Telarović, Srđana ; Vidović, I ; Sepčić, J.

Izvornik
Neurologia Croatica (0353-8842) 61 (2012), 3-4; 63-66

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, prikaz slučaja, stručni

Ključne riječi
multiple sclerosis; aneurysm; basilar artery

Sažetak
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. In most of cases, the disease follows a relapsing-remitting pattern. Vascular malformations are described in diff erential diagnosis of MS because of the similarity of clinical presentation, especially when hemodynamic changes resemble the relapsing-remitting course of MS. Advances in diagnostic procedures, particularly magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of neural axis and cerebral angiography have facilitated diff erential diagnosis between these two entities. However, simultaneous occurrence of asymptomatic vascular malformations and MS is rare. We present a case report of a patient with these two entities, i.e. MS diagnosed on the basis of clinical findings, supporting evidence from laboratory tests and MRI, and basilar artery aneurysm.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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