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[Devic's optic neuromyelitis: analysis of 7 cases].

F Sebastián de la Cruz1, E López-Dolado

  • 1Sección de Neurología, Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos, Toledo, España.

Revista De Neurologia
|May 7, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Devic's optic neuromyelitis is a rare, relapsing condition causing optic neuritis and myelitis, often leading to severe disability. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing this challenging neurological disorder.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neuroimmunology
  • Ophthalmology

Background:

  • Devic's optic neuromyelitis is a rare autoimmune disorder.
  • It involves inflammation of the optic nerves and spinal cord.
  • The condition typically has a poor prognosis, leading to significant disability.

Observation:

  • Seven cases of Devic's optic neuromyelitis were studied.
  • Clinical and neuroimaging features, CSF analysis, and complications were evaluated.
  • Data was compared with existing literature.

Findings:

  • Devic's optic neuromyelitis is rare, accounting for ~0.1% of spinal cord inflammatory pathology.
  • Clinical and imaging findings may initially mismatch, necessitating repeat investigations for diagnosis.
  • Differential diagnosis includes intramedullary tumors and psychiatric disorders.

Implications:

  • The condition often leads to severe visual loss and spinal cord lesions, resulting in profound disability.
  • Accurate diagnosis relies on clinical, imaging, and biochemical criteria.
  • Definitive diagnosis may require post-mortem examination.

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