Pathophysiology of Multiple Sclerosis Study Guide
MSCORRECT ANSWER--an immune-mediated (inflammatory) disorder involving destruction of the myelin sheath that surrounds neuronal axons SclerosisCORRECT ANSWER--refers to scars that accumulate in the white matter of MS patients Charcot's triadCORRECT ANSWER--nystagmus -intention tremor -telegraphic speech Epidemiology of MSCORRECT ANSWER--most cases diagnosed between 15 and 45 years of age -2:1 female:male -men have a greater risk of developing progressive MS) Most common symptoms of MSCORRECT ANSWER--visual problems, e.g. monocular blindness (optic nerve), double vision -numbness, tingling (often an early symptom) -fatigue, motor weakness (corticospinal tract) -difficulty walking, gait problems, falls
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