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Update on pediatric optic neuritis.
Jane H Lock1, Nancy J Newman1,2,3, Valérie Biousse1,2
1Department of Ophthalmology.
Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
|August 22, 2019
Summary
Recent advancements in pediatric optic neuritis (PON) focus on myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody (MOG-Ab) testing. This improves diagnosis and risk stratification for children with demyelinating conditions.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Immunology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Pediatric optic neuritis (PON) is a significant neurological condition in children.
- Understanding demyelinating syndromes has evolved with new serological markers.
- Distinguishing between various autoimmune neurological disorders is crucial for effective treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in the classification, investigation, and management of pediatric optic neuritis (PON).
- To highlight the impact of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody (MOG-Ab) testing on PON assessment.
- To discuss the implications for risk stratification and tailored treatment strategies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent developments in pediatric optic neuritis.
- Analysis of studies focusing on MOG-Ab associated disease (MOG+AD).
- Comparison of MOG+AD with multiple sclerosis (MS) and aquaporin-4 antibody positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (AQP4+NMOSD).
Main Results:
- Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody (MOG-Ab) testing has shifted the paradigm in assessing pediatric optic neuritis.
- MOG-Ab positive-associated disease (MOG+AD) presents distinct clinical and radiological features compared to MS and AQP4+NMOSD.
- Optic neuritis is the most common presentation of MOG+AD, which is more prevalent in children and generally has a better prognosis, barring recurrent cases.
Conclusions:
- Improved understanding of MOG+AD natural history allows for better risk stratification in pediatric optic neuritis.
- Initial PON investigations now routinely include serology alongside neuroimaging and CSF analysis.
- Treatment for PON is increasingly tailored to specific diagnoses, including MS, AQP4+NMOSD, and MOG+AD.
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