Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha-Associated Multiple Sclerosis

A case of multiple sclerosis presenting during anti-tumor necrosis factor treatment for rheumatoid arthritis is discussed. This association has been reported in the nonradiological literature, but is an important association for radiologists to be aware of, as they may be in a position to first sugg...

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Published in:American Journal of Neuroradiology 2005-06, Vol.26 (6), p.1548-1550
Main Authors: Titelbaum, David S, Degenhardt, Alexandra, Kinkel, R. Philip
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Arthritis, Rheumatoid - drug therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Brain
Cerebrospinal fluid. Spinal cord. Spinal roots. Spinal nerves
Electrodiagnosis. Electric activity recording
Female
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Medical sciences
Miscellaneous. Technology
Multiple Sclerosis - chemically induced
Multiple sclerosis and variants. Guillain barré syndrome and other inflammatory polyneuropathies. Leukoencephalitis
Nervous system
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha - adverse effects
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Summary:A case of multiple sclerosis presenting during anti-tumor necrosis factor treatment for rheumatoid arthritis is discussed. This association has been reported in the nonradiological literature, but is an important association for radiologists to be aware of, as they may be in a position to first suggest the diagnosis.
ISSN:0195-6108
1936-959X
1432-1920