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Neuromyelitis Optica in Child : Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges
Joint Authors
Rodriguez, Lisa
Martinez, Carlos R.
Dembinski, Karolina
Gieron-Korthals, Maria
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is a rare syndrome of severe inflammatory demyelination of the central nervous system, causing attacks of optic neuritis and transverse myelitis.
Although uncommon, attention should be given to the proper identification and management of the affected patients.
We present a case of a 13-year-old girl with severe neuromyelitis optica.
The patient’s initial presentation consisted of encephalopathy and optic neuritis.
Approximately 2 months later, coinciding with the weaning of steroid treatment, she presented with ascending paralysis and respiratory failure.
She was seropositive for NMO-IgG.
Treatment included intravenous immune globulin, steroids, plasmapheresis, and rituximab and was complemented with proper nutrition, vitamins, minerals, and intense rehabilitation.
Two years after the initial presentation and one short relapse, the patient has made a remarkable recovery without neurologic deficit.
This report underscores the difficulty in making the initial diagnosis, choosing the best treatment, and the need for more streamlined pediatric guidelines for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of relapses of pediatric NMO.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Dembinski, Karolina& Gieron-Korthals, Maria& Martinez, Carlos R.& Rodriguez, Lisa. 2013. Neuromyelitis Optica in Child : Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges. Case Reports in Pediatrics،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Dembinski, Karolina…[et al.]. Neuromyelitis Optica in Child : Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges. Case Reports in Pediatrics No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Dembinski, Karolina& Gieron-Korthals, Maria& Martinez, Carlos R.& Rodriguez, Lisa. Neuromyelitis Optica in Child : Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges. Case Reports in Pediatrics. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447552
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-447552