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Medical Case Studies
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Medical Case Studies
NMO antibodies
Neuromyelitis optica
Neuromyelitis optica (NMO), also known as Devic's disease or Devic's syndrome, is an autoimmune, inflammatory disorder in which a person's own immune system attacks the optic nerves and spinal cord. This produces an inflammation of the optic nerve and the spinal cord. Although inflammation may also affect the brain, the lesions are different from those observed in the related condition multiple sclerosis (MS). Spinal cord lesions lead to varying degrees of weakness or paralysis in the legs or arms, loss of sensation, and/or bladder and bowel dysfunction...
NMO antibodies - List of case studies
- Optic Neuropathy
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accurate measurement of the opening pressure . 5. NMO antibodies are pending and this could ultimately be the etiology although I ...
- List of Examinations
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Anterior drawer test Anti Ach receptor antibodies Anti MuSK antibodies Anti TPO antibodies Anti cardiolipin Anti hepatitis B ... N N-telo/Crt NCV studies NE clearance NMO antibodies NMR NMR (brain) NMR (brain-encephalic stem + ...
- Inflammatory Demyelinizing Disease
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but also raise the possibility of neuromyelitis optica (NMO). In addition, a large number of disorders could affect the optic ... rheumatological screen, ACE for sarcoidosis, and anti AQ4 antibodies for NMO. 3. If MS is ...