Abstract
Multiple sclerosis (MS) has been described for more than a century, but its cause remains unknown and no simple diagnostic marker is available. Therefore, it is not surprising that numerous articles were written on closely related diseases, borderline forms of multiple sclerosis. Different forms have been distinguished: a clinical form of MS (Devic's neuromyelitis optica), pathological forms (Balo, Schilder, Maburg), forms associated with MS (peripheral neuropathy, autoantibodies) and closely related disorders (acute disseminated encephalomyelitis).
Publication types
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English Abstract
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Diffuse Cerebral Sclerosis of Schilder / classification
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Diffuse Cerebral Sclerosis of Schilder / diagnosis
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Encephalomyelitis, Acute Disseminated / classification
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Encephalomyelitis, Acute Disseminated / diagnosis
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Humans
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Multiple Sclerosis / classification
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Multiple Sclerosis / diagnosis*
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Neuromyelitis Optica / classification
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Neuromyelitis Optica / diagnosis
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Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / classification
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Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis