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ArticleThe American journal of case reports2020

Seronegative Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: An Unusual Presentation of Acute Brainstem Syndrome.

Zahra Haider Alshurafa, Mashael Omar Alkhateeb

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Article in The American journal of case reports, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Zahra Haider AlshurafaCollege of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Mashael Omar AlkhateebDepartment of Neuroscience, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Alfaisal University · SAKing Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre · SA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is an autoimmune, demyelinating, inflammatory disorder affecting the central nervous system, mostly targeting optic nerves and the spinal cord. NMO spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a newly revised nomenclature in which new diagnostic criteria have been developed, including serological testing of serum aquaporin-4 immunoglobulin G (AQP4-IgG) antibodies. Results of a negative antibody will group the patient in a seronegative subgroup. CASE REPORT We describe the case of a 27-year-old female who presented to our hospital with new onset of sudden unexplained vomiting, dysphagia, dysphonia, and food regurgitation. Extensive investigations were done and brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a small nonspecific area of signal abnormality in the right dorsal medulla. Aquaporin-4 antibodies were negative, and the patient was diagnosed with seronegative NMOSD with acute brainstem syndrome after meeting the diagnostic criteria. The patient's condition improved after steroids administration. CONCLUSIONS We report an unusual presentation of seronegative NMOSD presenting with acute brainstem syndrome.

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AdultDeglutition DisordersDysphoniaFemaleHumansLaryngopharyngeal RefluxMagnetic Resonance ImagingMedulla OblongataNeuromyelitis OpticaVomiting

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PMID32365056
PMCPMC7214011
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