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Nosology of idiopathic transverse myelitis syndromes
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Nosology of idiopathic transverse myelitis syndromes

Thomas F Scott
Acta neurologica Scandinavica, v 115(6), pp 371-376
Jun 2007
PMID: 17511844

Abstract

Disease Progression Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging - standards Multiple Sclerosis - diagnosis Multiple Sclerosis - physiopathology Myelitis, Transverse - classification Myelitis, Transverse - diagnosis Myelitis, Transverse - physiopathology Neuromyelitis Optica - diagnosis Neuromyelitis Optica - physiopathology Predictive Value of Tests Prognosis Recurrence Spinal Cord - pathology Spinal Cord - physiopathology
Several terms are now commonly used to describe various presentations of idiopathic myelitis, including acute transverse myelitis, acute partial transverse myelitis, and secondary myelitis. Ideally, a classification system would be able to encompass various presentations in a manner that not only assists in prognosis, but also in treatment decisions. Unfortunately, we are limited in our ability to accurately identify those patients who will progress to develop multiple sclerosis, Devic's syndrome, relapsing myelitis, or will remain monophasic. However, general principles are emerging that assist in prognosis based on the particular presenting features of any patient. We review the most recent criteria proposed for various forms of transverse myelitis and highlight the limitations of these classification schemes.

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