Title: A Case Series of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders
Authors: Kosuru Sham Charan Naidu, Dr K. Sudheer, Dr M. Madhu Sudhan Babu
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v9i11.20
Abstract
Aim of the Study
To Evaluate and Analyze Cases of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders Presenting to our Hospital, Great Eastern Medical School and Hospital, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh.
Materials and Methods
The study was conducted in Great Eastern Medical School and Hospital , Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, in the period of 1 year from
September 2019 to August 2020.
All the cases diagnosed to have NMO / NMO SPECTRUM DISORDER were included in the study.
Evaluated clinically and underwent following investigations:
- Bio-chemical: complete blood counts, blood sugar, liver and renal function tests
- Chest x-ray
- ECG
- Radio imaging - MRI BRAIN/SPINE
- Serologic work up(NMO- IgG, HIV, HSV, HBsAg)
- Lumbar puncture and CSF analysis,
- Evoked potentials (selected patients)
- Rheumatologic work up(ANA, RA, Anti-Ro/SSA)
