A 26-year-old woman presents with recurrent episodes of limb numbness and blurred vision over the past year. Vital signs: BP 118/76, HR 82, RR 16, Temp 37.2°C, SpO2 98%. Brain and cervical spine MRI reveal T2-hyperintense demyelinating plaques; CSF oligoclonal bands are present. She denies fever or recent infection. She takes no immunosuppressive medications. Which additional finding would most strongly support multiple sclerosis diagnosis?

  1. A)JC virus reactivation
  2. B)Rapid correction of chronic hyponatremia
  3. C)Anti aquaporin 4 antibodies
  4. D)Albuminocytologic dissociation
  5. E)Oligoclonal IgG bands in CSFGABARITO

Explicação

Oligoclonal IgG bands indicate intrathecal immunoglobulin production and are a classic supportive finding in multiple sclerosis. They complement the clinical requirement for lesions disseminated in time and space. Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →

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