Say Hello to Balós: Inpatient Rehabilitation of Balós Disease-Say Hello to Balós: Inpatient Rehabilitation of Balós Disease

Say Hello to Balós: Inpatient Rehabilitation of Balós Disease

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Balos concentric sclerosis is a rare subtype of multiple sclerosis characterized by concentric layers of demyelinated tissue on imaging studies. It is often rapidly progressive rather than waxing and waning like other types of MS. The specific cause of Balos disease is unknown, but it is thought to be related to physiological hypoxia leading to the expression of protective stress proteins at the border of the demyelinated tissue. This expression and counterexpression results in the formation of the concentric layers seen on imaging. Inpatient rehabilitation can be beneficial for patients with this subtype of MS, as shown in the case discussed.

Keywords

Balos concentric sclerosis

rare subtype

multiple sclerosis

concentric layers

demyelinated tissue