Devic’s Disease: The Confusing CNS Disease

• DOI: 10.21088/ijem.2395.311x.9323.10
• Publication Date: 2024-01-08T07:08:31Z
• Authors: Shebin Althaf; Manoj Khanal; ; Anita Rawat; ; Kishalay Datta
• Keywords: Neuromyelitis Optica; Aquaporin 4

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum is order (NMOSD) a rare auto-antibody mediated disease of the central nervous system involving system. The symptoms should alert clinician to diagnosis. Prompt diagnosis in emergency department plays crucial role as delay and initiation management will lead increased chances morbidity mortality. Approximately 80% NMO patients have auto-antibodies against aquaporin-4, water channel expressed on astrocytes. In this case report, we discuss patient with disease, its management.