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A Comparative Review of Typical and Atypical Optic Neuritis: Advancements in Treatments, Diagnostics, and Prognosis.

Noah J Spillers, Patrick M Luther, Norris C Talbot, Evan J Kidder, Connor A Doyle, Salim C Lutfallah, Alyssa G Derouen, Sridhar Tirumala, Shahab Ahmadzadeh, Sahar Shekoohi and 2 more

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Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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7citing papers in PubMed
4.7field-weighted citation impact, top 5% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed, 11 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. A case report of atypical optic neuritis.Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Noah J SpillersSchool of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, USA.
Patrick M LutherSchool of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, USA.
Norris C TalbotSchool of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, USA.
Evan J KidderSchool of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, USA.
Connor A DoyleSchool of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, USA.
Salim C LutfallahSchool of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at New Orleans, New Orleans, USA.
Alyssa G DerouenDepartment of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, USA.
Sridhar TirumalaDepartment of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, USA.
Shahab AhmadzadehDepartment of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, USA.
Sahar ShekoohiDepartment of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, USA.
Alan D KayeDepartment of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, USA.
Giustino VarrassiDepartment of Pain Medicine, Paolo Procacci Foundation, Rome, ITA.
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans · USLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport · USFondazione Roma · IT

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Optic neuritis (ON) is a debilitating condition that through various mechanisms, including inflammation or demyelination of the optic nerve, can result in partial or total permanent vision loss if left untreated. Accurate diagnosis and promptly initiated treatment are imperative related to the potential of permanent loss of vision if left untreated, which can lead to a significant reduction in the quality of life in affected patients. ON is subtyped as "typical" or "atypical" based on underlying causative etiology. The etiology of ON can be differentiated when appropriate diagnostic testing is performed. Using history taking, neuroimaging, and visual testing to localize the underlying pathology of ON in a time-sensitive manner is critical in mitigating these unsatisfactory outcomes. Herein, we examine the differences in presentation, pathophysiology, and treatments of typical ON causes, like multiple sclerosis (MS), and atypical causes such as neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG)-immunoglobulin G (IgG) ON. The present investigation places focus on both neuroimaging and visual imaging in the differentiation of ON. Additionally, this review presents physicians with a better understanding of different presentations, treatments, and prognoses of ON.

Indexed as

aqp4corticosteroidsivigmog-iggneuromyelitis optica spectrum disease (nmosd)optic neuritisplasmapheresis

Identifiers

PMID38618469
PMCPMC11009899
OpenAlexW4392762036

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