Neuromyelitis optica – A masquerade of multiple sclerosis
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
We describe a case of neuromyelitis optica a Masquerade of multiple sclerosis Neuromyelitis optica should be differentiated from multiple sclerosis as treatment of multiple sclerosis can worsen symptoms of neuromyelitis optica Both visual and neurological prognosis in neuromyelitis optica are poorer than in multiple sclerosis Episodes of visual loss in neuromyelitis optica are recurrent leading to severe visual impairment Immunosuppressive agents such as corticosteroids remain the mainstay of therapy for acute episodesKeywords Aquaporin4 Azathioprine Multiple sclerosis MRI Neuromyelitis optica
Authors and Affiliations
Kambam Gainathi, Elfride Farokh Sanjana, Hannah Ranjee Prasanth
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