MS Flashcards
1
Q
Main pathological process causing MS
A
Autoimmune inflammation leading to demyelination disease of the CNS
2
Q
3 patterns of disease in MS
A
Relapsing remitting
Secondary progressive
Primary progressive
3
Q
How does optic neuritis present
A
unilateral vision loss, central scotoma and pain on ocular movement.
4
Q
Lhermitte’s phenomenon =
A
electric shock sensation on flexioj
5
Q
Diagnostic imaging
A
MRI T2 weighted
6
Q
What is found on CSF analysis
A
Pleocytosis
Presence of oligoclonal bands
7
Q
For diagnosis what must be confirmed?
A
The lesions are disseminated in time and space
8
Q
Main treatment for a relapse
A
Corticosteroid
9
Q
Actions of disease modifying treatment
A
Suppress / modulate the immune system
Reduce the relapse rate
