Alugba, Gabriel and Urhi, Alexsandra and Anugwom, Gibson O. and Ilikannu, Samuel O. and Akinade, Omotola and Ogedegbe, Oboseh J. and Ojo, Tioluwani K. and Johnson, Ayodeji D. and Nwadi, Kingsley C. (2022) A Narrative Review on Neuromyelitis Optica. Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, 34 (13). pp. 24-44. ISSN 2456-8899
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Abstract
Neuromyelitis Optica, also known as Devic's disease, is a central nervous system (CNS) autoimmune inflammatory disease that primarily affects the optic nerve and spinal cord. The mechanism of the disease is given by the generation of IgG antibodies, whose major target is the aquaporin channel 4 (AQP4), causing an inflammatory and demyelinating process in the aforementioned tissues. In this study, we discussed extensively this disease entity by describing the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, management, and prognosis.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | Scholar Eprints > Medical Science |
| Depositing User: | Managing Editor |
| Date Deposited: | 27 Jan 2023 05:29 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Sep 2024 09:54 |
| URI: | http://repository.stmscientificarchives.com/id/eprint/572 |
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