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ArticleCureus2024

Neuromyelitis Optica: A Deceiving Disorder of Demyelination.

Micah Pippin, Saad Hanan, Danielle Pawlichuk, Dana Mays

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Micah PippinFamily Medicine, LSUHS (Louisiana State University Health Sciences) Shreveport/Rapides Regional, Alexandria, USA.
Saad HananFamily Medicine, LSUHS (Louisiana State University Health Sciences) Shreveport/Rapides Regional, Alexandria, USA.
Danielle PawlichukFamily Medicine, LSUHS (Louisiana State University Health Sciences) Shreveport/Rapides Regional, Alexandria, USA.
Dana MaysFamily Medicine, LSUHS (Louisiana State University Health Sciences) Shreveport/Rapides Regional, Alexandria, USA.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Neuromyelitis optica (NMO), also known as Devic syndrome, is an autoimmune inflammatory and demyelinating disorder that affects the optic nerves and spinal cord. It is believed to be attributed to aquaporin-4 antibodies, a water channel expressed on astrocytes. It commonly presents with isolated or recurrent attacks of myelitis and optic neuritis. Intractable vomiting and hiccups may also be seen as symptoms. Acute treatment is often achieved with high-dose steroids and is imperative to prevent permanent central nervous system damage. Relapse prevention is achieved using long-term immunosuppression. This paper examines the case of an African-American female who presented with ascending lower extremity weakness.

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acute optic neuritisaquaporin-4aquaporin-4 antibodymyelitisneuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder

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PMID39171010
PMCPMC11338542

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