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Diagnostics of cognitive dysfunctions in multiple sclerosis

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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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    Claudia Engel, Brigitte Greim & Uwe K. Zettl

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An erratum to this article is available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00415-008-0901-z.

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Engel, C., Greim, B. & Zettl, U.K. Diagnostics of cognitive dysfunctions in multiple sclerosis. J Neurol 254 (Suppl 2), II30–II34 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-007-2009-2

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