1999
DOI: 10.1016/s0022-510x(99)00089-1
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Fulminant form of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis: successful treatment with hypothermia

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“…Solitary or multiple foci of demyelination in cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem and spinal cord have been described. Fulminant forms, as in our case, have occasionally been described and are often associated with a poor prognosis [3,5,6].…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 56%
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“…Solitary or multiple foci of demyelination in cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem and spinal cord have been described. Fulminant forms, as in our case, have occasionally been described and are often associated with a poor prognosis [3,5,6].…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 56%
“…If that fails, intravenous immunoglobulins, plasmapheresis or cytostatic drugs are alternatives for treatment [1][2][3]. In one case hypothermia has been used with success [6].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although treatment with immunosuppressives was commenced, the severity of her condition indicated that only surgical intervention was likely to be life saving. In other reported cases where significant mass effect has been described, patients have been treated with steroids [3], plasma exchange [3], and hypothermia [4]. Decompressive craniectomy has been well described in the management of Fig.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…24 In cases that fail to respond to medical management, hemicraniectomy should be offered on the basis of the overall favorable prognosis of these conditions and positive response to therapy. [22][23][24][67][68][69] Summary Fulminant demyelinating diseases demonstrate significant overlap in presenting clinical and radiographic features. Discriminating the various subtypes has important prognostic and treatment implications.…”
Section: Supportive Carementioning
confidence: 99%