Jeffrey L. Bennett, MD, PhD - University of Colorado Denver
Jeffrey L. Bennett, MD, PhD - University of Colorado Denver
Jeffrey L. Bennett, MD, PhD - University of Colorado Denver
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Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO)<br />
Revised Diagnostic Criteria<br />
Major criteria:<br />
1. Optic Neuritis<br />
2. Acute Myelitis<br />
2 <strong>of</strong> 3 minor criteria:<br />
1. Contiguous spinal cord lesion<br />
(≥ 3 segments)<br />
2. Brain MRI not consistent with<br />
MS<br />
3. AQP4-IgG<br />
*Wingerchuk et al. (2006) Neurology 55:1485<br />
NMO IgG<br />
• IgG antibody<br />
against AQP4