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Demyelinating disorders A group of diseases characterized by the breakdown of myelin, the fatty sheath surrounding and insulating nerve fibers. This breakdown interferes with nerve function, and can result in paralysis. Multiple sclerosis is a demyelinating disorder. Mentioned in: Transverse Myelitis How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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convulsions, seizure disorders, meningitis, meningoencephalitis, facial palsy, vestibular neuritis, demyelinating disorders, hemiplegia, and, rarely, fatal encephalitis (14-18). A chapter on diagnostic criteria clarifies the essential clinical findings that differentiate GBS from other demyelinating disorders. This short-circuiting phenomenon leads to a broad range of symptoms in multiple sclerosis, the most common of the demyelinating disorders. |
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