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Cognitive Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis

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Multiple Sclerosis

Part of the book series: Current Clinical Neurology ((CCNEU))

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Abstract

Cognitive dysfunction is one of the more common symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), with an estimated point prevalence of 30 to 60%. The lifetime prevalence may be closer to 50 to 75%, as cognitive symptoms tend to progress with disease progression. Unfortunately, cognitive dysfunction can also be one of the more disabling symptoms of MS (1–3). This chapter reviews the prevalence, diagnosis, possible etiologies, assessment, and treatment of cognitive disorders in MS.

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  1. Department of Neurology, University of California, San Francisco, CA

    Darcy Cox PsyD

  2. Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA

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Cox, D., Julian, L. (2005). Cognitive Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis. In: Olek, M.J. (eds) Multiple Sclerosis. Current Clinical Neurology. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1385/1-59259-855-2:091

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