A 25-year-old female was evaluated for episodes of numbness and difficulty in moving her
extremities. She is currently asymptomatic. Laboratory results were as follows
What is the most
likely diagnosis?
Complete blood count (CBC)—within normal limits
Urinalysis—within normal limits
Renal function tests (BUN and creatinine)—within normal limits
Electrolytes and glucose—within normal limits
Antinuclear antibody (ANA)—negative
Antiacetylcholine receptor antibody—negative
Total protein, total IgG and myelin basic protein in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)—elevated
High resolution protein electrophoresis of serum—polyclonal gamma region
High resolution protein electrophoresis of CSF—oligoclonal gamma region
A) Myasthenia gravis (MG) B) Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
C) Multiple sclerosis (MS) D) Multiple myeloma
C
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