Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders in patients with myasthenia gravis: ten new aquaporin-4 antibody positive cases and a review of the literature

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Jarius S., Paul F., Franciotta D., de Seze J., Muench C., Salvetti M., ...More

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS JOURNAL, vol.18, no.8, pp.1135-1143, 2012 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Review
• Volume: 18 Issue: 8
• Publication Date: 2012
• Doi Number: 10.1177/1352458511431728
• Journal Name: MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS JOURNAL
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.1135-1143
• Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Neuromyelitis optica (NMO, Devic syndrome) and myasthenia gravis (MG) are rare antibody-mediated autoimmune disorders. Concurrent incidence has been reported in only few patients, mostly non-Caucasians.