MS Flashcards

1
Q

young age with multiple neurological symptoms in different part of the body at a different time

A

Multiple sclerosis

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2
Q

CSF findings of MS:

A

Oligoclonal bands

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3
Q

The gold standard for MS diagnosis :

A

MRI
Head + Spine

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4
Q

What are the MRI findings of MS:

A
  • Periventricular plaques
  • Multiple white matter lesions disseminated in space and time (McDonald criteria)
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5
Q

Disease modifying therapy for MS

A

🔸 ß-interferon
🔸 Glatiramer

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6
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Acute flare management in MS:

A

IV corticosteroids

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