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Abstract Details

Tumefactive Multiple Sclerosis Presenting with Seizures and Leptomeningeal Enhancement Mimicking Neoplasm: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge
Autoimmune Neurology
P1 - Poster Session 1 (12:00 PM-1:00 PM)
1-032
To highlight diagnostic challenges of tumefactive multiple sclerosis presenting with seizures and leptomeningeal enhancement mimicking neoplasm, and emphasize the role of steroid responsiveness and CSF findings in guiding management.
Tumefactive multiple sclerosis (TMS) is a rare demyelinating variant that can mimic neoplasm or infection, particularly when associated with mass effect or atypical imaging features such as leptomeningeal enhancement.

A 49-year-old female with a history of multiple sclerosis (off disease-modifying therapy) and untreated focal seizures presented with a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. Prehospital hypoglycemia (glucose 54 mg/dL) was corrected. In the emergency department, she had recurrent seizures requiring benzodiazepines and was noted to be obtunded with vomiting and inability to follow commands. CT head revealed left parietal cortical thickening and sulcal effacement. CTA/CTV were negative. EEG demonstrated focal slowing in the left temporoparietal region. MRI brain showed diffuse left parietal and occipital leptomeningeal enhancement, proteinaceous sulcal material, and extensive T2 hyperintense white matter lesions concerning for demyelination versus neoplasm or encephalitis. CSF demonstrated elevated oligoclonal bands; spinal MRI showed non-enhancing T2 lesions. Given broad differential including malignancy and infection, neurosurgical biopsy was considered but deferred. The patient was treated with corticosteroids and levetiracetam with rapid clinical improvement. Initiation of ocrelizumab was delayed due to recurrent flares, medication nonadherence, and breakthrough seizures. The patient developed neuropsychiatric symptoms, including mood lability and behavioral changes, complicating adherence and requiring multiple readmissions. She was managed with dimethyl fumarate and extended-release levetiracetam.


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TMS can present with atypical features such as leptomeningeal enhancement, closely mimicking neoplasm. Recognition of steroid responsiveness and supportive CSF findings can help avoid unnecessary biopsy. Early initiation of high-efficacy therapy is critical, though adherence and neuropsychiatric comorbidities may significantly impact management.
Authors/Disclosures
Tracey Nicole Webb, MD
PRESENTER
Dr. Webb has nothing to disclose.
Anusha Sanivarapu, MD Anusha Sanivarapu has nothing to disclose.
Daniel E. Kaufman Mr. Kaufman has nothing to disclose.
Yakov Isakov, DO Dr. Isakov has nothing to disclose.