Clinically, it is very difficult to distinguish Balo’s-Concentric-Sclerosis from
Multiple Sclerosis, however MRI scans will show the lesions in Balo’s to be concentric
rings of intact myelin and demyelinated zones.
Balo's concentric sclerosis is a very rare and acute condition. It is most common
in Chinese and Philippino populations.
Attacks of BCS proceed very rapidly over weeks or months, without any remission,
in a manner similar to Marburg's MS. Often these result in severe disability or death
within months.
More recently, however, an increasing number of cases have been reported where the
disease has been self-limiting with some remission.
As with MS relapses, BCS attacks may respond to corticosteroids (steroids)
Symptoms tend to be of a more cognitive nature, such as:
