Patient's question:
Due to two episodes of febrile seizures, hospitalized. MRI description: Small patchy areas of slightly longer T1 and T2 signal shadows were observed in the bilateral parietal lobe white matter. MRI diagnosis: Small patchy abnormal signal shadows were found in the subcortical white matter of the bilateral parietal lobe (considered to be demyelinating changes of the "white paper").Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Leukodystrophy is an acute or subacute disease that damages the central nervous system. The peak onset occurs within two to three weeks. If treatment is delayed, the damaged nerves may undergo secondary ischemic degeneration, leading to multiple sclerosis. In severe cases, it can invade the anterior horn cells of the spinal cord, the nuclei of the brainstem, and the motor cortex pyramidal cells of the brain, posing a life-threatening risk. It is primarily caused by genetic immune abnormalities or viral infections.Advice: The patient may have developed convulsions due to high fever caused by leukodystrophy. It is recommended to visit a hospital for examination, cooperate with the doctor for standardized treatment, undergo regular follow-up, avoid overexertion, and prevent infections. Currently, Western medicine has no effective treatment for demyelinating diseases.