Case Scenario:
Patient Overview: A 45-year-old patient, Jamie, presents with muscle weakness, difficulty walking, numbness in the limbs, and occasional blurred vision. The patient’s symptoms have worsened over the past few months. During the examination, the healthcare provider notices a delayed reflex response in the lower extremities and decreased coordination.
Jamie mentions a family history of neurological disorders, specifically Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Diagnostic Findings:
- MRI shows demyelination in regions of the central nervous system.
- Electromyography (EMG) results suggest slowed peripheral nerve conduction velocity.
- Blood tests show elevated levels of specific autoantibodies.