Acute demyelinating encephalomyelitis (ADEM) in a patient with HIV infection.
A case of acute demyelinating encephalomyelitis (ADEM) in a patient with HIV infection is reported. Although the diagnosis of ADEM is based on clinical and radiological findings, the potential for full recovery, with appropriate treatment, is highlighted by this case. A concise review of the subject is given in the discussion.
Allen
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SH
Department of HIV Medicine, Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead, London, UK. sam.allen@doctors.net.uk
Malik
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Lipman
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Johnson
M A
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Wilson
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003711:Demyelinating Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004679:Encephalomyelitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D008775:Methylprednisolone