The spectrum of inflammatory acquired demyelinating syndromes in children

Acquired demyelinating syndromes in childhood comprise a spectrum of monophasic and recurrent inflammatory conditions of the central nervous system. Examples of monophasic conditions include, clinically isolated syndromes such as optic neuritis and transverse myelitis, as well as acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, while recurrent disorders include entities such as multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. Knowledge about these disorders has expanded due to rigorously evaluated diagnostic criteria, MRI features, outcomes and serum biomarkers in these disorders.
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research