Multiple Sclerosis Presenting as a Delirium: A Case Report

Objective

To report a case of multiple sclerosis (MS) with delirium as the first presentation.

Clinical Presentation and Intervention

A 34-year-old female was referred to our department with an acute onset of drowsiness, withdrawal from routine activities and aggression, followed by neurologic deficits after a couple of days. Clinical and radiographic examinations were performed, leading to the initial diagnosis of MS. A vast range of differential diagnoses was excluded to confirm the diagnosis of MS.

Conclusion

Neurological examination and appropriate imaging enabled the diagnosis of MS with delirium in this patient followed by the appropriate treatment.Key Words: Multiple sclerosis, Delirium, Plasmapheresis