Abstract
Demyelinating diseases in children is a broad group of illnesses, which affect the central nervous system. Demyelinating diseases can be monophasic or chronic and comprise acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, optic neuritis, transverse myelitis, multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica. Demyelinating diseases are rare, but it is important for the physician to recognize these diseases, as well as to understand the differential diagnoses. This review summarizes the current knowledge of demyelinating disorders in children, focusing on an approach to diagnosis and management.
MeSH terms
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Demyelinating Diseases* / cerebrospinal fluid
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Demyelinating Diseases* / diagnosis
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Demyelinating Diseases* / drug therapy
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Encephalomyelitis, Acute Disseminated / cerebrospinal fluid
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Encephalomyelitis, Acute Disseminated / diagnosis
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Encephalomyelitis, Acute Disseminated / drug therapy
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Humans
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Methylprednisolone / administration & dosage
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Methylprednisolone / therapeutic use
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Multiple Sclerosis / cerebrospinal fluid
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Multiple Sclerosis / diagnosis
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Multiple Sclerosis / drug therapy
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Myelitis, Transverse / cerebrospinal fluid
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Myelitis, Transverse / diagnosis
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Myelitis, Transverse / drug therapy
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Neuromyelitis Optica / cerebrospinal fluid
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Neuromyelitis Optica / diagnosis
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Neuromyelitis Optica / drug therapy
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Neuroprotective Agents / administration & dosage
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Neuroprotective Agents / therapeutic use
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Optic Neuritis / cerebrospinal fluid
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Optic Neuritis / diagnosis
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Optic Neuritis / drug therapy
Substances
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Neuroprotective Agents
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Methylprednisolone