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MOGAD-Associated Recurrent Optic Neuritis Unresponsive to Corticosteroids: Clinical, Visual Field, and OCT
Cansu Kostakoğlu Duman1, Büşra Gülhan2, Yelda Yıldız Taşçı2
1Department of Neurology, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey.
Romanian Journal of Ophthalmology
|May 18, 2026
Summary
Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) can cause recurrent optic neuritis. Early diagnosis and treatment with plasmapheresis and immunosuppressants are crucial for visual recovery and preventing relapses.
Area of Science:
- Neuroimmunology
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) is a rare autoimmune demyelinating disorder.
- Optic neuritis is a frequent initial presentation in adults with MOGAD.
Keywords:
BCVA = Best-Corrected Visual AcuityCRION = Chronic Relapsing Inflammatory Optic NeuropathyCSF = Cerebrospinal FluidIV = IntravenousIVIG = Intravenous ImmunoglobulinMOG = Myelin Oligodendrocyte GlycoproteinMOGAD = Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated DiseaseMRI = Magnetic Resonance ImagingMS = Multiple SclerosisNMOSD = Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum DisorderOCB = Oligoclonal BandsOCT = Optical Coherence TomographyOD = Optic DiscON = Optic NeuritisRNFL = Retinal Nerve Fiber LayerVEP = Visual Evoked Potentialdemyelinating diseasedifferential diagnosismyelin oligodendrocyte glycoproteinoptic neuritis
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