Recurrent pseudotumoral relapses in multiple sclerosis: a case report

Multiple sclerosis with pseudotumoral demyelinating lesions in a female adolescent presenting with an optic neuritis

“…10 Recurrence of pseudotumoral lesions, although uncommon, may occur. 6 The present case adds up to the few cases that have been described in the literature and may contribute to further understand the clinical picture of MS-PL in children and adolescents.…”

“…MS-PL may pose diagnostic challenges: solitary lesions may be mistaken for primary tumours, abscess, metastasis or infarction, while multiple pseudotumoral lesions may suggest acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] In our case, the presence of additional typical demyelinating lesions fulfilling McDonald's criteria for dissemination in time and space assisted in diagnosing MS.…”