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Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: A Case Report.
Samson Yaregal1, Nebiyu Bekele1, Yonathan Gebrewold2
1Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
International Medical Case Reports Journal
|September 29, 2021
Summary
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a rare autoimmune CNS disease. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial, especially in developing regions, requiring a high index of suspicion.
Area of Science:
- Neuroimmunology
- Central Nervous System (CNS) Disorders
- Autoimmune Diseases
Background:
- Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is an autoimmune astrocytopathic disease affecting the optic nerves, spinal cord, and brain stem.
- The International Panel for NMOSD Diagnosis (IPND) criteria aid in defining the disorder.
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