[Multiple sclerosis with stroke-like symptoms: a diagnostic challenge. Case report]

Orv Hetil. 2015 Sep 13;156(37):1514-8. doi: 10.1556/650.2015.30184.
[Article in Hungarian]

Abstract

Stroke-like presentation of multiple sclerosis is a challenging diagnosis requiring quick and efficient decision in order to provide the best possible therapeutical option. This case presentation focuses on the difficulties of the differential diagnostic process. Even if signs were misleading, the stepwise and structured approach with the use of adequate diagnostic tools revealed the most likely diagnosis and, thus, assured the best clinical care.

Keywords: afázia; aphasia; hemiparesis; hemiplegia; multiple sclerosis; sclerosis multiplex; stroke jellegű szimptómák; stroke-like symptoms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain / pathology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Multiple Sclerosis / complications
  • Multiple Sclerosis / diagnosis*
  • Multiple Sclerosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Multiple Sclerosis / pathology
  • Stroke / diagnosis*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Vision Disorders / etiology*