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ArticleInternational journal of ophthalmology2022

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders and anti-myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein positive optic neuropathies.

Patrick Murtagh, Amy Coman, Kirk Stephenson, Maria Gaughan, David Ryan, Graeme McNeill, Christopher McGuigan, Lorraine Cassidy

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Article in International journal of ophthalmology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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  2. MOG antibody-associated optic neuritis.Eye (London, England) · 2024
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Patrick MurtaghRoyal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, D02 XK51, Republic of Ireland.
Amy ComanRoyal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, D02 XK51, Republic of Ireland.
Kirk StephensonRoyal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, D02 XK51, Republic of Ireland.
Maria GaughanSt Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, D04 N2E0, Republic of Ireland.
David RyanSt Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, D04 N2E0, Republic of Ireland.
Graeme McNeillSt Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, D04 N2E0, Republic of Ireland.
Christopher McGuiganSt Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, D04 N2E0, Republic of Ireland.
Lorraine CassidyRoyal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, D02 XK51, Republic of Ireland.

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Abstract

aimTo describe the clinical characteristics and treatments associated with antibody positive optic neuropathies including anti-myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) and anti-aquaporin 4 (AQP4), alongside diagnostic modalities, investigations, and outcomes.

methodsA cross-sectional single-centre retrospective case series consisting of 16 patients including 12 anti-MOG positive patients and 4 anti-AQP4 positive patients. Each of these patients had clinical signs and symptoms of optic neuritis and consisted of all patients who had a positive blood antibody result in our centre. Clinical findings including presence of a relative afferent pupillary defect, colour vision and disc assessment were recorded. Structured clinical exam and multimodal imaging was undertaken sequentially on each. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) scanning was preformed to examine the correlation between ganglion cell layer (GCL) thickness and visual acuity (VA) at presentation and as a determinant of final visual outcome in both groups. Initial and long-term treatment is also summarised.

resultsA total of 16 patients were included in the study consisting of 12 anti-MOG and 4 anti-AQP4 positive patients. Nine of the 16 patients were female and the average age of onset was 29.2y in the MOG group and 42y in the AQP4 group. There was no statistically significant correlation (Pearson correlation) between GCL thickness and presenting and final VA [

conclusionNo correlation between initial VA or RNFL and final visual outcome is identified. A broad range of visual field and radiographic findings are identified, a consensus on treatment of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders and anti-MOG positive optic neuropathies has yet to be accepted but initial high dose immunosuppression followed by low dose maintenance therapy is favoured.

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anti-aquaporin 4antibodyanti-myelin oligodendrocyte glycoproteinneuromyelitis

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PMID35919317
PMCPMC9318083

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