Clinical Application of 2017 McDonald Diagnostic Criteria for Multiple Sclerosis
Journal of Clinical Neurology
;
: 387-392, 2018.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-715683
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:
McDonald criteria for multiple sclerosis diagnosis have been revised over the years, diagnostic procedures have been simplified and earlier diagnosis facilitated. The new 2017 revision introduces other important changes, with a further simplification for the diagnosis. Oligoclonal bands reassume a more relevant role in the workup.METHODS:
We describe 3 typical cases of patients admitted for clinically isolated syndrome and illustrate how the application of the new criteria can change the diagnostic approach with respect to the previous criteria.RESULTS:
In two of the three cases a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis is now possible.CONCLUSIONS:
The new 2017 Multiple Sclerosis criteria may have an important impact in clinical practice with an earlier treatment to avoid the risk of disease dissemination. Their application requires a careful assessment to avoid misdiagnosis and mistreatments.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Oligoclonal Bands
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Diagnosis
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Diagnostic Errors
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Multiple Sclerosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Clinical Neurology
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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