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Review
. 2008;40(2):136-40.

Neuromyelitis optica

Robert M Feingold  1
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  • PMID: 19119594
Review

Neuromyelitis optica

Robert M Feingold. J Insur Med. 2008.

Abstract

Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is an uncommon central nervous system demyelinating disease that produces transverse myelitis and optic neuritis. Although commonly misdiagnosed as multiple sclerosis, a number of features can help differentiate the two entities, including the presence of NMO-IgG. Immunosuppressants are used to treat NMO, but the overall prognosis is poor.

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