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Association of neuromyelitis optic (NMO) with autoimmune disorders: report of two cases and review of the literature.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20535509     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We present two patients with neuromyelitis optica (NMO; Devic's syndrome), one associated with systemic lupus erythematosus and the other with Hashimoto thyroiditis. Devic's syndrome, whose initial symptoms and signs mimic those of multiple sclerosis, can be associated with other autoimmune diseases. We emphasize the importance of ruling out other entities throughout the follow-up. NMO is seldom described in patients with lupus, which may be due to the rare occurrence of this association sometimes leading to its misdiagnosis.
Authors:
Paira Sergio; Benegas Mariana; Ortiz Alberto; Uña Claudia; Rillo Oscar; Mannucci Pablo; Allievi Alberto
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article; Review     Date:  2010-06-11
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinical rheumatology     Volume:  29     ISSN:  1434-9949     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin. Rheumatol.     Publication Date:  2010 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-09-21     Completed Date:  2011-01-04     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8211469     Medline TA:  Clin Rheumatol     Country:  Germany    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1335-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Rheumatology Section, Hospital Cullen, Tucumán 3080-3000, Santa Fé, Argentina. pairasergio@fibertel.com.ar
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Autoimmune Diseases / complications*
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Hashimoto Disease / complications
Humans
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications
Multiple Sclerosis / diagnosis
Neuromyelitis Optica / complications*
Spinal Cord / pathology
Treatment Outcome

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