Fulminant neuromyelitis optica in a Finnish woman - a case report

Clin Case Rep. 2016 Jul 11;4(8):782-5. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.624. eCollection 2016 Aug.

Abstract

Neuromyelitis optica is a rare inflammatory, demyelinating disease of the central nervous system that predominantly targets the optic nerves and spinal cord. Our case represents an unusual and severe course of neuromyelitis optica. Despite several forms of treatment, our patient died after a severe and short-term attack.

Keywords: Case report; demyelination; neuromyelitis optica; treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports