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Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine 9(3):p 107-109, July-September 2023. | DOI: 10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.9323.10
Case Report
Devic’s Disease: The Confusing CNS Disease
Shebin Althaf, Manoj Khanal, Anita Rawat, Kishalay Datta
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Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine 9(3):p 107-109, July-September 2023. | DOI: 10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.9323.10
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Shebin Althaf, Manoj Khanal, Anita Rawat, et.al./Devic’s Disease: The Confusing CNS Disease /Indian J Emerg Med 2023;9(3):107 – 109.Timeline
Received : March 15, 2023
Accepted : April 20, 2023
Published : May 09, 2023
Abstract
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum is order (NMOSD) is a rare auto-antibody mediated disease of the central nervous system involving the central nervous system. The symptoms should alert the clinician to the diagnosis. Prompt diagnosis in the emergency department plays a crucial role as delay in diagnosis and initiation of management will lead to increased chances of morbidity and mortality. Approximately 80% of NMO patients have auto-antibodies against aquaporin-4, a water channel expressed on astrocytes. In this case report, we discuss a patient with NMO disease, the diagnosis and its management.
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Shebin Althaf, Manoj Khanal, Anita Rawat, et.al./Devic’s Disease: The Confusing CNS Disease /Indian J Emerg Med 2023;9(3):107 – 109.
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| Received | Accepted | Published |
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| March 15, 2023 | April 20, 2023 | May 09, 2023 |
DOI: 10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.9323.10
Keywords
Devic’s DiseaseNeuromyelitis OpticaHemiparesisCerebrovascular AccidentAuto Antibody AquaporinSearch for Similar Articles
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| Received | March 15, 2023 |
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