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Development of a novel model of optic neuritis to assess neuroprotective and repair strategies in multiple sclerosis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
PhDMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a putative autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (CNS), which often affects the optic nerve pathway. Optic neuritis (ON) is a clinical feature of MS that can cause loss of vision due to conduction block and ...
Lidster, Katie
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Delleman (Oculocerebrocutaneous) Syndrome: Case report

open access: yesIndian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014
Delleman syndrome is an unusual entity, characterized by ocular cysts or microphthalmia, focal dermal anomalies and cerebral malformations. In the following article, we carry out a review of the disease and we present the case of a patient with ...
Tomás Ortiz-Basso   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

A rare case of bilateral optic nerve sheath meningioma

open access: yesIndian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014
A 60-year-old female presented with gradual, painless, progressive diminution of vision, and progressive proptosis of left eye since 7 years. Ophthalmological examination revealed mild proptosis and total optic atrophy in the left eye. Magnetic resonance
Somen Misra   +3 more
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Diagnosis and classification of optic neuritis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2022
There is no consensus regarding the classification of optic neuritis, and precise diagnostic criteria are not available. This reality means that the diagnosis of disorders that have optic neuritis as the first manifestation can be challenging.
Diem, Ricarda,   +228 more
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Ectopic intraocular lens: An unusual complication of cataract surgery

open access: yesIndian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014
We wish to report an unusual complication of intraocular lens (IOL) insertion following uneventful phacoemulsification. After successful phacoemulsification surgery, a hydrophobic acrylic IOL was loaded in the injector for insertion into the capsular bag.
Mehul A Shah   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Anti‐N‐Methyl‐D‐aspartate Receptor Encephalitis: A Severe, Potentially Reversible Autoimmune Encephalitis

open access: yesMediators of Inflammation, Volume 2017, Issue 1, 2017., 2017
Anti‐N‐methyl‐D‐aspartate receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis is potentially lethal, but it is also a treatable autoimmune disorder characterized by prominent psychiatric and neurologic symptoms. It is often accompanied with teratoma or other neoplasm, especially in female patients.
Cai-yun Liu   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Recurrence and massive extraocular extension of choroidal malignant melanoma after vitrectomy and endoresection

open access: yesIndian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014
Vitrectomy and endoresection is an alternative to enucleation for the treatment of large malignant choroidal melanoma. We report a rare case of extensive recurrence of choroidal malignant melanoma with extraocular extension 11 years after surgical ...
Mehdi Modarres   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Vestibular Migraine: Clinical Challenges and Opportunities for Multidisciplinarity

open access: yesBehavioural Neurology, Volume 2016, Issue 1, 2016., 2016
Migraine and vertigo are two very prevalent conditions in general population. The coexistence of both in the same subject is a significant clinical challenge, since it is not always possible to understand whether they are causally related or associated by chance, requiring different diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
Isabel Luzeiro   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Role of Dendritic Cells in Tissue‐Specific Autoimmunity

open access: yesJournal of Immunology Research, Volume 2014, Issue 1, 2014., 2014
In this review, we explore the role of dendritic cell subsets in the development of tissue‐specific autoimmune diseases. From the increasing list of dendritic cell subclasses, it is becoming clear that we are only at the beginning of understanding the role of these antigen presenting cells in mediating autoimmunity.
Jacques Mbongue   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Neuromyelitis Optica: An Antibody‐Mediated Disorder of the Central Nervous System

open access: yesNeurology Research International, Volume 2012, Issue 1, 2012., 2012
Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is a recurrent inflammatory disease that preferentially targets the optic nerves and spinal cord leading to blindness and paralysis. The hallmarks of NMO include bilateral optic neuritis and longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis. Woman and African Americans are overrepresented in the US patient population.
Jiwon Oh, Michael Levy, Philippe Cabre
wiley   +1 more source

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