Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis after Oral Therapy with Herbal Extracts: A Case Report

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Kaymakamzade B., KARABUDAK R., Kurne A. T., NURLU G.

BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.33, no.3, pp.366-369, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 33 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/balkanmedj.2016.140420
  • Journal Name: BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.366-369
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a rare demyelinating disease of the central nervous system, commonly attributed to infections or vaccinations. Toxic or allergenic compounds can also trigger a response in the immune system and may cause demyelination. We present a case with ADEM after using oral herbal medications.