Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis in a young adult: a case report

Lisbel Garzón Cutiño, Deborah Cabrera Rodríguez, Stefano Chiappini Zayas, Sara Patricia Aguilar Ocampo and Maytee Olivera Vega
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Lisbel Garzón Cutiño: Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico Docente “Dr. Miguel Enríquez”. Servicio de Neurología. La Habana. Cuba
Deborah Cabrera Rodríguez: Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas “Miguel Enríquez”. La Habana Cuba
Stefano Chiappini Zayas: Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas “Miguel Enríquez”. La Habana Cuba
Sara Patricia Aguilar Ocampo: Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas “Miguel Enríquez”. La Habana Cuba
Maytee Olivera Vega: Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico Docente “Dr. Miguel Enríquez”. Servicio de Neurología. La Habana. Cuba

International Journal of Neurology, 2026, vol. 60, 223

Abstract: Introduction: Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a rare demyelinating disease of the central nervous system that predominantly affects children and young adults. Case report: A 25-year-old male patient presented with rapid progression to flaccid paraplegia and sensory level. Initial MRI showed multifocal demyelinating lesions in white matter and spinal cord. Methylprednisolone was administered with favorable response. The diagnosis of ADEM was confirmed one year later, after complete resolution of the lesions was evidenced on follow-up MRI. Conclusions: ADEM should be considered in young adults with acute neurological symptoms. Early diagnosis and timely treatment are decisive for prognosis.

Keywords: acute disseminated encephalomyelitis; neuromyelitis optica; ADEM; young adult (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.62486/ijn2026223

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