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Gluten sensitivity and neuromyelitis optica: two case reports.

S Jacob1, M Zarei, A Kenton

  • 1Department of Neurology, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Royal Infirmary, UK.

Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
|June 21, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Neuromyelitis optica, a distinct neurological syndrome, was observed in two patients with gluten sensitivity. This study highlights a previously undescribed association between gluten sensitivity and neuromyelitis optica.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroimmunology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is a severe autoimmune disorder affecting the optic nerves and spinal cord, previously considered a variant of multiple sclerosis.
  • Gluten sensitivity involves an immune response to gluten, potentially causing various neurological issues, though NMO has not been previously linked.

Observation:

  • This study reports two cases where patients presented with symptoms of neuromyelitis optica.
  • These individuals had no prior significant gastrointestinal issues but were later diagnosed with gluten sensitivity.

Findings:

  • Neuromyelitis optica was diagnosed in two patients with previously unrecognized gluten sensitivity.
  • Immunological and histological evidence confirmed gluten sensitivity in both cases.

Implications:

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  • This research suggests a potential link between gluten sensitivity and neuromyelitis optica.
  • Further investigation is warranted to explore this association and its clinical significance in neuroimmunology.