Neuromyelitis optica with brain stem involvement in a middle-aged Ethiopian woman: a case report and review of literature

Neuromyelitis optica with brain stem involvement in a middle-aged Ethiopian woman: a case report and review of literature

Abstract Introduction Neuromyelitis optica is a demyelinating disease of the central nervous system that predominantly affects the optic nerves and spinal cord. In neuromyelitis optica, white blood cells and antibodies primarily attack the optic nerves and the spinal cord, but may also attack the br...

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Main Authors: Rodas Asrat Kassu, Hailu Abera Mulatu, Sisay Gizaw, Henok Fisseha, Amir Musema, Ayube Keder, Semere Negash, Fithanegest Tefera, Adugna Lissanwerk, Lemlem Tamrat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Ethiopia
Neuromyelitis optica
Optic neuritis
Transverse myelitis
Oculomotor
Brainstem
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-03019-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-03019-6

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