Vol 52, No 3 (2018)
Published online: 2018-02-06
Severe course of neuromyelitis optica in a female patient with chronic C hepatitis
DOI: 10.1016/j.pjnns.2018.01.004
Neurol Neurochir Pol 2018;52(3):397-400.
Abstract
Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is a rare, disabling, recurring inflammatory demyelinating disease affecting the spinal cord and optic nerves with predominance in women.
We present the case of a female patient with chronic C hepatitis, who, despite treatment, developed severe symptoms of NMO during pregnancy and postpartum.
Keywords: Neuromyelitis opticaNMOPregnancyChronic C hepatitis
