| Neuromyelitis optica - Devic's syndrome, update. | |
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PMID: 17027889 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Neuromyelitis optica of Devic (NMO) is a syndrome which combines transverse myelitis and optic neuritis. For many years it was assumed that transverse myelitis and optic neuritis should be simultaneous, that optic neuritis should be bilateral, and that transverse myelitis must be complete. NMO was considered to be very rare. Through the 20th century there was a debate on whether NMO is a distinct nosologic entity or a form of MS. In 2005 it is now possible to distinguish NMO from MS on the basis of the clinical, imaging, serology and immunopathology profile. This distinction is necessary for the implementation of adequate treatments, as the relapsing form of the illness carries significant morbidity and mortality. |
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Authors:
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Raul N Mandler |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review Date: 2006-03-21 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Autoimmunity reviews Volume: 5 ISSN: 1568-9972 ISO Abbreviation: Autoimmun Rev Publication Date: 2006 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-10-09 Completed Date: 2007-02-09 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101128967 Medline TA: Autoimmun Rev Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 537-43 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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MS Center, George Washington University, USA. raulmandler@hotmail.com |
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Causality Comorbidity Humans Multiple Sclerosis* / diagnosis, epidemiology, pathology Neuromyelitis Optica* / diagnosis, epidemiology, pathology Recurrence |
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