Abstract:Introduction: Devic's neuromyelitis optica is an autoimmune and central nervous system demyelinating disease. It mainly affects the spinal chord and optic nerves. Considered for a long time as a special form of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), it is distinguished clinically by its rarity and poor prognostic, biologically by NMO (IgG) antibody, radiologically by extended myelitis. Treatment include mega dose of methylprednisolone during relapses and immunosuppressive drug in prevention of recurrences. Observation: Devi… Show more
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