Role of Plasma Exchange in Steroid Resistant Neuromyelitis Optica with Loss of Vision

Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) is a demyelinating inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord and optic nerve. As per American Society For Apheresis (ASFA) guidelines, Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) is considered as a second-line treatment in patients with weak or no response to steroid therapy. A pat...

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Main Authors: Ashish Maheshwari, Dnyaneshwar Shridharrao Patale, TRUPTI LOKHANDE, SMITA CHOUHAN, SANA MARIYAM
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2020-10-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/14115/45701_CE[Ra1]_F(KM)_PF1(AG_KM)_PN(SL).pdf