title: Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis.
abstract: Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is a primarily pediatric, immune-mediated disease characterized by demyelination and polyfocal neurologic symptoms that typically occur after a preceding viral infection or recent immunization. This article presents the pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, and magnetic resonance imaging characteristics of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. We also present evaluation and management strategies.
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Gray) and Professor of Pediatrics (Gorelick), Section of Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI.
authors.forename: Matthew Philip
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Gray
authors.forename: Marc H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Gorelick
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004673:Encephalomyelitis, Acute Disseminated / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis