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Review
. 2007 May:254 Suppl 2:II30-4.
doi: 10.1007/s00415-007-2009-2.

Diagnostics of cognitive dysfunctions in multiple sclerosis

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Diagnostics of cognitive dysfunctions in multiple sclerosis

Claudia Engel et al. J Neurol. 2007 May.

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  • J Neurol. 2008 Feb;255(2):309-10

Abstract

Cognitive dysfunctions are frequent symptoms in multiple sclerosis (MS). Up to 65% of MS patients suffer from cognitive dysfunctions. Especially memory, attention and executive functions are impaired. These problems strongly affect the patients' ability to work and their quality of life (QoL). A differentiating diagnostic effort is necessary to control fatigue and depression. Screening tools alone can not provide a detailed description of all cognitive domains. Therefore, an elaborated neuropsychological diagnostics is necessary. This report provides a description of cognitive functions and its diagnostic opportunities, especially in MS patients. After displaying aspects of differential diagnostics, a recommendation for a diagnostic work schedule is given.

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