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An unusual presentation of multiple sclerosis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 July 2009

M. H. Hotopf ,
S. Pollock  and
W. A. Lishman
M. H. Hotopf
Affiliation:
Maudsley Hospital, Brook Hospital and Institute of Psychiatry, London
S. Pollock
Affiliation:
Maudsley Hospital, Brook Hospital and Institute of Psychiatry, London
W. A. Lishman*
Affiliation:
Maudsley Hospital, Brook Hospital and Institute of Psychiatry, London
*
1 Address for correspondence: Professor W. A. Lishman, Institute of Psychiatry, De Crespigny Park, London SE5 8AF
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Synopsis

Two male patients who presented with unusual pictures of dementia in the absence of other obvious symptoms or signs are reported. Investigations demonstrated changes highly suggestive of multiple sclerosis (MS) on magnetic resonance imaging, cerebrospinal fluid analysis and electrophysiological tests. We suggest this represents a rare presentation of multiple sclerosis.

Type
Case Report
Information
Psychological Medicine , Volume 24 , Issue 2 , May 1994 , pp. 525 - 529
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1994

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