Balò’s Concentric Sclerosis (BCS)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Carlos Vera ◽  
Bronwyn E. Hamilton, MD ◽  
Jacob Ormsby, MD, MBA ◽  
Diane Sun
Keyword(s):  
Baló’S Concentric Sclerosis

scholarly journals Balo’s Concentric Sclerosis Mimicking Tumor on Magnetic Resonance Imaging in a Young Patient

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 117954762198967
Author(s):  
Van Trung Hoang ◽  
Cong Thao Trinh ◽  
Hoang Anh Thi Van ◽  
Thanh Tam Thi Nguyen ◽  
Vichit Chansomphou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Demyelinating Disease ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Mri Findings ◽  
Demyelinating Lesions ◽  
Baló’S Concentric Sclerosis ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Subcortical Regions

Balo’s concentric sclerosis (BCS) is a rare demyelinating disease known as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) lesion type III. It is a disease of the white matter of the brain characterized by a round lesion with variable concentric myelinated and demyelinated layers, appearing as “onion bulb.” We present a case of BCS and discuss the imaging findings and management strategies of this disease. A 26-y-old male developed headache, weakness, and numbness of limbs. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed concentric lamellar like demyelinating lesions at the subcortical regions. The patient’s neurological symptoms were consistent with the MRI findings.

scholarly journals Balo's Concentric Sclerosis with monophasic course: A report of 2 cases

2021 ◽  
pp. 102602
Author(s):  
Hector R. Martinez ◽  
Irving Christian Rodriguez-Gonzalez ◽  
Juan M. Escamilla-Garza ◽  
Jose A. Figueroa-Sanchez ◽  
Axel Cruz Garcia-Aleman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Baló’S Concentric Sclerosis

scholarly journals Multifocal Balo's Concentric Sclerosis in Children: Report of a Case and Review of Literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 08 (S 01) ◽  
pp. S136-S138
Author(s):  
Sanjeev Kumar Bhoi ◽  
Suprava Naik ◽  
Jayantee Kalita ◽  
U. K. Misra
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Concentric Pattern ◽  
Baló’S Concentric Sclerosis ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Post Infectious

ABSTRACTBalo's concentric sclerosis (BCS) is a rare demyelinating lesion considered to be a variant of multiple sclerosis (MS). On magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Balo's concentric sclerosis shows the typical concentric pattern. We report a case of 10 year old child with BCS who presented as post infectious acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM). He is asymptomatic and had no relapse after 6 years of follow-up.

scholarly journals Balò’s concentric sclerosis in a case of cocaine-levamisole abuse

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 2050313X2094053 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Grasso ◽  
Carmela Borreggine ◽  
Giulia Castorani ◽  
Doriana Vergara ◽  
Lucia Maria Cecilia Dimitri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Cocaine Abuse ◽  
Hemorrhagic Stroke ◽  
Demyelinating Diseases ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Radiological Findings ◽  
Baló’S Concentric Sclerosis

Baló’s concentric sclerosis is a rare variant of multiple sclerosis. It belongs to the group of primary inflammatory central nervous system demyelinating diseases having no clear etiology. Peculiar radiological findings on magnetic resonance imaging are alternating rings of demyelinated and myelinated axons resembling an “onion bulb.” We report on a case of a patient with cocaine abuse who presented with Balò’s-like acute multifocal leukoencephalopathy supported by histological and radiological findings. The abuse of cocaine and its most frequent adulterant, levamisole, may induce ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke and metabolic or multifocal inflammatory leukoencephalopathy. Only a few studies described levamisole-induced leukoencephalopathy mimicking Balò round lesions. Nevertheless, it has not yet been established the correlation between them; it might also be possible that the cocaine/levamisole addiction represents just a coincidence in some of those patients affected by Balò sclerosis disease.

From Baló’s concentric sclerosis to multiple sclerosis: a series of 6 patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 102078 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xavier Ayrignac ◽  
Laurent Letourneau-Guillon ◽  
Clarisse Carra-Dallière ◽  
Pierre Duquette ◽  
Marc Girard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Baló’S Concentric Sclerosis

scholarly journals Basic and advanced imaging of a case of Balo's concentric sclerosis

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (jan25 1) ◽  
pp. bcr2012008413-bcr2012008413 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Ripellino ◽  
A. Stecco ◽  
M. A. Leone ◽  
R. Cantello
Keyword(s):  
Advanced Imaging ◽  
Baló’S Concentric Sclerosis

Balo’s concentric sclerosis: an update and comprehensive literature review

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (8) ◽  
pp. 873-882 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Amini Harandi ◽  
Akram Esfandani ◽  
Hossein Pakdaman ◽  
Mehdi Abbasi ◽  
Mohammad Ali Sahraian
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Imaging Modality ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Spontaneous Remission ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Comprehensive Literature Review ◽  
Aggressive Form ◽  
Baló’S Concentric Sclerosis ◽  
Acute Condition

Abstract Balo’s concentric sclerosis (BCS) is considered a variant of multiple sclerosis characterized by concentric lamella of alternating demyelinated and partially myelinated tissues. It is a rare and a relatively acute condition. Attacks may proceed rapidly over weeks or months, typically without remission, like Marburg’s variant, resulting in death or severe disability. However, the majority of cases have a more benign, self-limiting course with spontaneous remission. Magnetic resonance imaging is a primary imaging modality in the diagnosis of BCS. Treatment with intense immunosuppression may be indicated in patients with more aggressive form. New reports reveal more evidence regarding the pathophysiology and treatment strategies.

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