Optic neuritis and risk of MS: differential diagnosis and management.
Cleve Clin J Med
; 76(3): 181-90, 2009 Mar.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19258465
ABSTRACT
Optic neuritis, a cause of sudden vision loss, often heralds the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS) within the next few years. It is important to distinguish optic neuritis from other types of optic neuropathy so that treatment can be started promptly, possibly delaying the onset of MS.
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Assunto principal:
Neurite Óptica
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Interferon beta
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Glucocorticoides
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Fatores Imunológicos
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Esclerose Múltipla
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Article