A Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis Following Whiplash Injury: Is There a True Association?

Cureus. 2021 Feb 18;13(2):e13411. doi: 10.7759/cureus.13411.

Abstract

We report a case of a previously well, 25-year-old Caucasian female whose diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) followed significant trauma. Her symptoms and signs developed quickly and satisfied the criteria for rapidly evolving relapsing-remitting MS. She was started on natalizumab (Tysabri) and was stabilized. We discuss the existing literature on traumatic demyelination and possible underlying mechanisms.

Keywords: demyelination; multiple sclerosis; trauma; whiplash.

Publication types

  • Case Reports