Publication at Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové |
2023
Abstract
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic inflammatory demyelinating disease which affect central nervous system. Early diagnosis is the goal due to high activity of imunopathological processes during the begining of this disease Misdiagnosis of multiple sclerosis remains a topical problem in current clinical practice.
Studies indicate that misdiagnosed patients are often exposed to prolonged unnecessary health care risks. The clinician needs to be aware of alternative diagnoses, such as functional neurologic disorders, migraine, and vascular disease, along with uncommon inflammatory, infectious, and metabolic disorders that may mimic MS.