Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder in the very young: An in depth review of the present data

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is an immune-mediated inflammatory disorder of the human central nervous system, which follows a recurring course in most affected patients. Neurologic disability stemming from NMOSD often results from cumulative relapses [1]. NMOSD, as a separate disease from multiple sclerosis, causes optic neuritis and myelitis. The immunopathogenesis of NMOSD includes disruption of the blood brain barrier evidenced by the presence of MR contrast enhancing lesions [2 –4].
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research