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This review covers aquaporin-4 antibody-positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (AQP4-NMOSD) and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD). It highlights key differences from multiple sclerosis (MS) and emphasizes accurate diagnosis and treatment.

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Area of Science:

Neuroimmunology
Central Nervous System (CNS) Disorders
Demyelinating Diseases

Background:

Recent advances have improved understanding of rare CNS demyelinating disorders.
Aquaporin-4 IgG (AQP4-NMOSD) and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein IgG (MOGAD) are distinct from multiple sclerosis (MS).
Newer diagnostic criteria and treatments are emerging for AQP4-NMOSD and MOGAD.

Purpose of the Study:

To review clinical features, MRI characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment of AQP4-NMOSD and MOGAD.
To differentiate these conditions from MS.
To highlight diagnostic pitfalls and limitations of antibody testing.

Main Methods:

Review of current literature on AQP4-NMOSD and MOGAD.
Analysis of clinical and MRI features for differential diagnosis.
Evaluation of diagnostic criteria and antibody assay limitations.

Main Results:

Distinguishing features and diagnostic pitfalls between AQP4-NMOSD, MOGAD, and MS are identified.
Limitations in current antibody testing assays are discussed.
Diagnostic criteria aid in interpreting antibody results and recognizing disease phenotypes.

Conclusions:

Accurate diagnosis of AQP4-NMOSD and MOGAD requires awareness of specific clinical/MRI features and assay limitations.
Differentiating these from MS is crucial.
Personalized therapies and improved outcomes are anticipated with effective treatments.