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Overview
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is an acute neurologic disease of the central nervous system characterized by scattered foci of demyelination and perivenular inflammation. The disease may occur without precipitant, or may develop after infection or vaccination.
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis from Other Diseases
No one test established the diagnosis of ADEM. Supporting features include an appropriate viral or vaccination history, an appropriate acute neurologic illness, and consistent features on CNS imaging.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Study of Choice
There is no single diagnostic study of choice for the diagnosis of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis.