Dysthyroid Optic Neuropathy Complicated by Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: A Case Report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is an autoimmune disorder that principally targets the central nervous system, specifically the spinal cord and optic nerves. NMOSD is often associated with thyroid pathologies such as Graves' disease or Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Thyroid eye disease (TED) is an autoimmune condition characterized by inflammation and hypertrophy of the extraocular muscles. Dysthyroid optic neuropathy (DON), a critical complication of TED, may lead to irreversible visual loss. We report a case of DON complicated by NMOSD.

Case presentation

We report a case of an autoimmune disease presenting as DON in a 44-year-old Japanese woman with a history of Graves' disease, who experienced reduced visual acuity and orbital pain. Brain magnetic re

SUBMITTER: Tokuhisa T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11324271 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature