| dc.contributor.author | External author(s) only | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2021-08-11T11:59:40Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2021-08-11T11:59:40Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2021-06 | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Michael A. Foster , Sara Collorone , Jacqueline Palace , James Acheson & Ahmed T. Toosy. Sarcoidosis and neuromyelitis optica in a patient with optic neuritis – a case report. nnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology. June 2021 | en |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://oxfordhealth-nhs.archive.knowledgearc.net/handle/123456789/890 | |
| dc.description | Open Access | en |
| dc.description.abstract | We present a case of atypical recurrent optic neuritis. A man in his 50s presented with right optic neuritis and profound visual loss, associated with elevated inflammatory markers. Lymph-node biopsy was consistent with sarcoidosis. Aquaporin-4 antibodies were also present. Three months following corticosteroid treatment, his right optic neuritis relapsed, again with raised inflammatory markers. He was started on azathioprine and prednisolone with good effect. A dual diagnosis of sarcoidosis and neuromyelitis optica with aquaporin-4 antibodies is very rare. Long-term immunosuppression is required. The case highlights the importance of identifying the features and cause of atypical optic neuritis. | en |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Supported by the NIHR | en |
| dc.description.uri | https://doi.org/10.1002/acn3.51413 | en |
| dc.language.iso | en | en |
| dc.subject | Eye Diseases | en |
| dc.title | Sarcoidosis and neuromyelitis optica in a patient with optic neuritis – a case report | en |
| dc.type | Article | en |