title: [Dissociated sensory loss syndrome in multiple sclerosis].
abstract: Spatial and temporal dissemination of demyelinating lesions continue to provide the basis for diagnosing multiple sclerosis (MS). We describe 20 patients (from a series of 234 with MS) who experienced flare-ups consistent with sensory suspension syndrome (SSS). The presence of syringomyelic cavities (non communicating syringomyelia) was ruled out by nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (NMR). We discuss the possible locations of lesions responsible for this syndrome: the trigeminus, dorsal root entry zones, anterior medullary white matter, and the mid-lateral portion of the spinothalamic tract. MS should be included as a differential diagnosis in young patients presenting with SSS.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Neurología, Ciudad Sanitaria y Universitaria de Bellvitge, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Peres Serra
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Martínez Yélamos
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ballabriga Planas
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Basart Tarrats
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Arbizu Urdiain
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010291:Paresis / Q000503:physiopathology; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013118:Spinal Cord Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D013126:Spinal Nerve Roots / Q000503:physiopathology; D013577:Syndrome; D013595:Syringomyelia / Q000175:diagnosis; D014279:Trigeminal Nucleus, Spinal / Q000503:physiopathology
vernacular_title: El síndrome sensitivo suspendido en la esclerosis múltiple.