Multiple sclerosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]

Synonyms and keywords: Disseminated sclerosis, encephalomyelitis disseminata

Multiple sclerosis
MRI FLAIR sequence showing four bright spots (plaques) where multiple sclerosis has damaged myelin in the brain
ICD-10	G35
ICD-9	340
OMIM	126200
DiseasesDB	8412
MedlinePlus	000737
MeSH	D009103

Multiple sclerosis Microchapters
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Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Multiple sclerosis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Study of Choice
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
X-ray
Echocardiography or Ultrasound
CT Scan
MRI
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Alternative Therapies
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Tertiary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Multiple sclerosis On the Web
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Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
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FDA on Multiple sclerosis
CDC on Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis in the news
Blogs on Multiple sclerosis
Directions to Hospitals Treating Multiple sclerosis
Risk calculators and risk factors for Multiple sclerosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Alternative Therapies | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Tertiary Prevention | Cost-effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies | Additional Images

Case Studies

Case #1

See also

• MS fundraisers include the MS Challenge Walk, MS Walk and MS Bike Tour.
• List of multiple sclerosis organizations

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