Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis Treated with ACTH

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Abstract
RECENTLY, several encouraging reports have appeared concerning the use of ACTH and cortisone in isolated cases of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis of noninfectious etiology.1 , 6 We have had the opportunity to observe the course of a patient with this syndrome who was treated with ACTH. This communication reviews some current concepts regarding encephalomyelitis and presents a case illustrating an apparently favorable response to ACTH therapy.Case ReportE.G. (M. 44074), a 22-year-old single graduate nurse, entered the Beth Israel Hospital in the evening of August 16, 1953, complaining of pain in the back, weakness of the legs and difficulty in urination. Three . . .