A Classical Presentation of Optic Neuritis Leading to a Non-classical Case of Multiple Sclerosis

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  • Jane Kuo
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Acute optic neuritis (ON) is an inflammation of the optic nerve that is commonly associated with multiple sclerosis (MS). However, the differential diagnosis of MS is extensive, and variants and mimickers of MS can easily confound the diagnosis. This case study reviews the current diagnostic work up strategies for MS and teaches a practical lesson: diagnosis depends on both clinical findings and an exclusion of alternate explanations.

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تاریخ انتشار 2011