title: [Diagnostic of cognitive dysfunctions in multiple sclerosis].
abstract: Cognitive dysfunctions are frequent symptoms in multiple sclerosis (MS). Up to 65% of the patients suffer from cognitive dysfunctions. Especially memory, attention and executive functions are impaired. These problems strongly affect the patients' ability to work and their quality of life. A differentiating diagnostic effort is necessary to control fatigue and depression. Screening tools alone cannot provide a detailed description of all cognitive domains. Therefore, an elaborated neuropsychological diagnostic is necessary. This report provides a description of cognitive functions and its diagnostic opportunities, especially in MS patients. After displaying aspects of differential diagnostics, a recommendation for a diagnostic work schedule is given.
authors.affiliation: Aus der Klinik für Neurologie und Poliklinik, Universität Rostock.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Engel
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Greim
authors.forename: U K
authors.initials: UK
authors.lastname: Zettl
mesh_terms: D001288:Attention; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D011340:Problem Solving; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational