J Clin Neurol.  2018 Jan;14(1):123-125. 10.3988/jcn.2018.14.1.123.

Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Presenting with Pseudoathetosis

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  • 1Department of Neurology, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. freeomoi@gmail.com

Abstract

No abstract available.


MeSH Terms

Neuromyelitis Optica*

Figure

  • Fig. 1 Spinal cord MRI. A: Sagittal T2-weighted image shows thickening of the cord from C1 to C8 with patchy areas of intraparenchymal hyperintensity (arrow). B: Axial T2-weighted image reveals bilateral involvement of the posterior spinal cord in the upper cervical region (arrowheads).


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