Insights in Neurosurgery

Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO, NMOSD) Case Report Literature Review

A 47-year’s old female patient who is from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia which she was relatively healthy 7 years back Presented with decreased vision of her right eye, which progressed to complete visual loss. 3 months following the above symptom she started to experience decrease vision of left eye. Subsequently she presented with 4 days history of bilateral lower extremity weakness. Initially had paresthesia of lower extremities later lost sensation below her nipple line. To our knowledge, there is one case of NMO reported 3years back from our country, Ethiopia. Hence, we discuss the case presentation in light of the available literature on the topic. We will discuss some of the top differentials from list likely to most likely.

Author(s):

Rodas Asrat, Sisay G, Ayub K, Semere N, Fethanegist T and DR Aduya

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