Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
Definition
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a demyelinating disorder of the central nervous system.
Also known as acute disseminated encephalitis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, ADEM, post-infectious encephalomyelitis — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 639 per MONDO
- ICD9 136.9 per MONDO
- MESH D004673 per MONDO
- NCIT C34578 per MONDO
- Orphanet 83597 per MONDO
- SCTID 83942000 per MONDO
- UMLS C0014059 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brain | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |