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Pakeerathan T, Havla J, Schwake C, Salmen A, Ringelstein M, Aktas O, Weise M, Gernert JA, Kornek B, Bsteh G, Pröbstel AK, Papadopoulou A, Kulsvehagen L, Ayroza Galvão Ribeiro Gomes AB, Cerdá-Fuertes N, Oertel FC, Duchow AS, Paul F, Stellmann JP, Stolowy N, Hellwig K, Schneider-Gold C, Kümpfel T, Gold R, Albrecht P, Ayzenberg I. Rapid differentiation of MOGAD and MS after a single optic neuritis. J Neurol 2024:10.1007/s00415-024-12666-w. [PMID: 39249105 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-024-12666-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 08/20/2024] [Accepted: 08/23/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Optic neuritis (ON) is a common manifestation of multiple sclerosis (MS) and myelin-oligodendrocyte-glycoprotein IgG-associated disease (MOGAD). This study evaluated the applicability of optical coherence tomography (OCT) for differentiating between both diseases in two independent cohorts. METHODS One hundred sixty two patients from seven sites underwent standard OCT and high-contrast visual acuity (HCVA) testing at least 6 months after first ON. Of these, 100 patients (32 MOGAD, 68 MS) comprised the primary investigational cohort, while 62 patients (31 MOGAD, 31 MS) formed a validation cohort. A composite score distinguishing between MOGAD and MS was developed using multivariate logistic regression. RESULTS Bilateral simultaneous ON occurred more frequently in MOGAD compared to MS (46.9 vs. 11.8%, p < 0.001). OCT revealed more peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (pRNFL) atrophy in all segments in MOGAD compared to predominantly temporal pRNFL atrophy in MS (p < 0.001). HCVA was better preserved in MS (p = 0.007). pRNFL thickness in all except for temporal segments was suitable for differentiating MOGAD and MS. Simultaneous bilateral ON and critical atrophy in nasal (< 58.5 µm) and temporal superior (< 105.5 µm) segments were included into the composite score as three independent predictors for MOGAD. The composite score distinguished MOGAD from MS with 75% sensitivity and 90% specificity in the investigational cohort, and 68% sensitivity and 87% specificity in the validation cohort. CONCLUSION Following a single ON-episode, MOGAD exhibits more pronounced global pRNFL atrophy and lower visual acuity after ON compared to MS. The introduced OCT-based composite score enabled differentiation between the two entities across both cohorts.
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- T Pakeerathan
- Department of Neurology, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, Gudrunstr. 56, 44791, Bochum, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Neuroimmunology, LMU Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, Gudrunstr. 56, 44791, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, Gudrunstr. 56, 44791, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
- Department of Neurology, Center for Neurology and Neuropsychiatry, LVR-Klinikum, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Neuroimmunology, LMU Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Comprehensive Center for Clinical Neurosciences and Mental Health, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Neurology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Comprehensive Center for Clinical Neurosciences and Mental Health, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Biomedicine and Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Research Center of Clinical Neuroimmunology and Neuroscience Basel (RC2NB), University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Research Center of Clinical Neuroimmunology and Neuroscience Basel (RC2NB), University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Translational Imaging in Neurology (ThINk) Basel, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Biomedicine and Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Research Center of Clinical Neuroimmunology and Neuroscience Basel (RC2NB), University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Biomedicine and Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Research Center of Clinical Neuroimmunology and Neuroscience Basel (RC2NB), University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Biomedicine and Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Research Center of Clinical Neuroimmunology and Neuroscience Basel (RC2NB), University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Translational Imaging in Neurology (ThINk) Basel, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Neuroscience Clinical Research Center, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Experimental and Clinical Research Center, Max-Delbrück-Centrum für Molekulare Medizin and Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Neuroscience Clinical Research Center, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Experimental and Clinical Research Center, Max-Delbrück-Centrum für Molekulare Medizin and Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Neuroscience Clinical Research Center, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Experimental and Clinical Research Center, Max-Delbrück-Centrum für Molekulare Medizin and Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- APHM, Hopital de La Timone, CEMEREM, Marseille, France
- Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, CRMBM, Marseille, France
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de La Timone, Marseille, France
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- Department of Neurology, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, Gudrunstr. 56, 44791, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, Gudrunstr. 56, 44791, Bochum, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Neuroimmunology, LMU Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, Gudrunstr. 56, 44791, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
- Department of Neurology, Kliniken Maria Hilf Mönchengladbach, Mönchengladbach, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, Gudrunstr. 56, 44791, Bochum, Germany.
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Pratt LT, Meirson H, Shapira Rootman M, Ben-Sira L, Shiran SI. Radiological features in pediatric myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease-diagnostic criteria and lesion dynamics. Pediatr Radiol 2024:10.1007/s00247-024-06023-2. [PMID: 39243314 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-024-06023-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2024] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 09/09/2024]
Abstract
The spectrum of acquired pediatric demyelinating syndromes has been expanding over the past few years, to include myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD), as a distinct neuroimmune entity, in addition to pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (POMS) and aquaporin 4-IgG-seropositive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (AQP4+NMOSD). The 2023 MOGAD diagnostic criteria require supporting clinical or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features in patients with low positive myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein IgG titers or when the titers are not available, highlighting the diagnostic role of imaging in MOGAD. In this review, we summarize the key diagnostic features in MOGAD, in comparison to POMS and AQP4+NMOSD. We describe the lesion dynamics both during attack and over time. Finally, we propose a guideline on timing of imaging in clinical practice.
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- Li-Tal Pratt
- Pediatric Radiology, Imaging Division, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, 6 Weizmann Street, 6423906, Tel Aviv, Israel.
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Pediatric Neurology Institute, Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Pediatric Radiology, Imaging Division, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, 6 Weizmann Street, 6423906, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Pediatric Radiology, Imaging Division, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, 6 Weizmann Street, 6423906, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Griffiths-King D, Billaud C, Makusha L, Looi LL, Wassmer E, Wright S, Wood AG. Impact of autoantibodies against myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein in paediatric acquired demyelinating disease: Intellectual functioning and academic performance. Eur J Paediatr Neurol 2024; 53:8-17. [PMID: 39243465 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpn.2024.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 08/04/2024] [Accepted: 09/02/2024] [Indexed: 09/09/2024]
Abstract
Paediatric acquired demyelinating syndromes (pADS) attack white matter pathways in the brain during an important period of development. Affected children can experience poor functional outcomes, including deficits in specific cognitive domains. Understanding risk factors for poor outcome will guide clinical management of these children. One clinical phenotype which may differentially impact cognitive outcomes is the presence of autoantibodies to myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG). Preliminary research has suggested that cognitive difficulties exist in paediatric patients who test positive for MOG antibodies or MOGAD (Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Associated Disease) however, they experience a less severe profile compared to seronegative counterparts. The current study assesses children diagnosed with pADS who tested positive or negative for MOG-ab using standardised assessments of both intellectual functioning and academic ability. The results show that a subset of MOGAD patients experience clinically significant sequalae in intellectual functioning and academic ability. The neuropsychological profile also differed between children with and without MOG-ab positivity, with seronegative patients more likely to show a clinically relevant difficulties at the individual patient level. Whilst no differences existed at the group-level; the current study demonstrates the relative additional risk of intellectual/academic difficulty associated with MOG-ab seronegativity. This research further supports the growing perspective that MOG-positivity confers a more favourable neuropsychological outlook than is the case for their seronegative counterparts. This broadening consensus offers reassurance for clinicians, families, and patients.
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- Daniel Griffiths-King
- Institute of Health and Neurodevelopment, College of Health and Life Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK.
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- Institute of Health and Neurodevelopment, College of Health and Life Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Neurology, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Institute of Health and Neurodevelopment, College of Health and Life Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Institute of Health and Neurodevelopment, College of Health and Life Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK; Department of Neurology, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Institute of Health and Neurodevelopment, College of Health and Life Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK; Department of Neurology, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Institute of Health and Neurodevelopment, College of Health and Life Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK; School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Melbourne Burwood Campus, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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Feng Y, Chow LS, Gowdh NM, Ramli N, Tan LK, Abdullah S. Classification of optic neuritis in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) on MRI using CNN with transfer learning and manipulation of pre-processing on augmentation. Biomed Phys Eng Express 2024; 10:055030. [PMID: 39142299 DOI: 10.1088/2057-1976/ad6f17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 08/13/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
Abstract
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), also known as Devic disease, is an autoimmune central nervous system disorder in humans that commonly causes inflammatory demyelination in the optic nerves and spinal cord. Inflammation in the optic nerves is termed optic neuritis (ON). ON is a common clinical presentation; however, it is not necessarily present in all NMOSD patients. ON in NMOSD can be relapsing and result in severe vision loss. To the best of our knowledge, no study utilises deep learning to classify ON changes on MRI among patients with NMOSD. Therefore, this study aims to deploy eight state-of-the-art CNN models (Inception-v3, Inception-ResNet-v2, ResNet-101, Xception, ShuffleNet, DenseNet-201, MobileNet-v2, and EfficientNet-B0) with transfer learning to classify NMOSD patients with and without chronic ON using optic nerve magnetic resonance imaging. This study also investigated the effects of data augmentation before and after dataset splitting on cropped and whole images. Both quantitative and qualitative assessments (with Grad-Cam) were used to evaluate the performances of the CNN models. The Inception-v3 was identified as the best CNN model for classifying ON among NMOSD patients, with accuracy of 99.5%, sensitivity of 98.9%, specificity of 93.0%, precision of 100%, NPV of 99.0%, and F1-score of 99.4%. This study also demonstrated that the application of augmentation after dataset splitting could avoid information leaking into the testing datasets, hence producing more realistic and reliable results.
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- Yang Feng
- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, UCSI University, 1, Jalan Puncak Menara Gading, Taman Connaught, 56000, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, UCSI University, 1, Jalan Puncak Menara Gading, Taman Connaught, 56000, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Jeyakumar N, Lerch M, Dale RC, Ramanathan S. MOG antibody-associated optic neuritis. Eye (Lond) 2024; 38:2289-2301. [PMID: 38783085 PMCID: PMC11306565 DOI: 10.1038/s41433-024-03108-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) is a demyelinating disorder, distinct from multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). MOGAD most frequently presents with optic neuritis (MOG-ON), often with characteristic clinical and radiological features. Bilateral involvement, disc swelling clinically and radiologically, and longitudinally extensive optic nerve hyperintensity with associated optic perineuritis on MRI are key characteristics that can help distinguish MOG-ON from optic neuritis due to other aetiologies. The detection of serum MOG immunoglobulin G utilising a live cell-based assay in a patient with a compatible clinical phenotype is highly specific for the diagnosis of MOGAD. This review will highlight the key clinical and radiological features which expedite diagnosis, as well as ancillary investigations such as visual fields, visual evoked potentials and cerebrospinal fluid analysis, which may be less discriminatory. Optical coherence tomography can identify optic nerve swelling acutely, and atrophy chronically, and may transpire to have utility as a diagnostic and prognostic biomarker. MOG-ON appears to be largely responsive to corticosteroids, which are often the mainstay of acute management. However, relapses are common in patients in whom follow-up is prolonged, often in the context of early or rapid corticosteroid tapering. Establishing optimal acute therapy, the role of maintenance steroid-sparing immunotherapy for long-term relapse prevention, and identifying predictors of relapsing disease remain key research priorities in MOG-ON.
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- Niroshan Jeyakumar
- Translational Neuroimmunology Group, Kids Neuroscience Centre and Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Department of Neurology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Translational Neuroimmunology Group, Kids Neuroscience Centre and Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Brain and Mind Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Clinical Neuroimmunology Group, Kids Neuroscience Centre and Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- TY Nelson Department of Neurology, Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Translational Neuroimmunology Group, Kids Neuroscience Centre and Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
- Brain and Mind Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
- Department of Neurology, Concord Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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Cagol A, Tsagkas C, Granziera C. Advanced Brain Imaging in Central Nervous System Demyelinating Diseases. Neuroimaging Clin N Am 2024; 34:335-357. [PMID: 38942520 DOI: 10.1016/j.nic.2024.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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In recent decades, advances in neuroimaging have profoundly transformed our comprehension of central nervous system demyelinating diseases. Remarkable technological progress has enabled the integration of cutting-edge acquisition and postprocessing techniques, proving instrumental in characterizing subtle focal changes, diffuse microstructural alterations, and macroscopic pathologic processes. This review delves into state-of-the-art modalities applied to multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders, and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease. Furthermore, it explores how this dynamic landscape holds significant promise for the development of effective and personalized clinical management strategies, encompassing support for differential diagnosis, prognosis, monitoring treatment response, and patient stratification.
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- Alessandro Cagol
- Translational Imaging in Neurology (ThINk) Basel, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Hegenheimermattweg 167b, 4123 Allschwil, Switzerland; Department of Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel, Switzerland; Research Center for Clinical Neuroimmunology and Neuroscience Basel (RC2NB), University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Spitalstrasse 2, 4031 Basel, Switzerland; Department of Health Sciences, University of Genova, Via A. Pastore, 1 16132 Genova, Italy. https://twitter.com/CagolAlessandr0
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- Translational Imaging in Neurology (ThINk) Basel, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Hegenheimermattweg 167b, 4123 Allschwil, Switzerland; Translational Neuroradiology Section, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health (NIH), 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Translational Imaging in Neurology (ThINk) Basel, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Hegenheimermattweg 167b, 4123 Allschwil, Switzerland; Department of Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel, Switzerland; Research Center for Clinical Neuroimmunology and Neuroscience Basel (RC2NB), University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Spitalstrasse 2, 4031 Basel, Switzerland.
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Schneider R, Kogel A, Ladopoulos T, Siems N, Krieger B, Bellenberg B, Gold R, Ayzenberg I, Lukas C. Cortical atrophy patterns in myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease. Ann Clin Transl Neurol 2024; 11:2166-2175. [PMID: 39054631 PMCID: PMC11330211 DOI: 10.1002/acn3.52137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Global brain volume changes in patients with myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease compared with healthy controls (HC) could be revealed by magnetic resonance imaging, but specific atrophy patterns of cortical structures and relation to cognitive impairment are not yet comprehensively known. Thus, we aimed to investigate cortical thickness differences in patients with myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease compared with HC. METHODS 3-Tesla brain magnetic resonance imaging was performed in 23 patients with myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease and 49 HC for voxel-wise group comparisons and neuropsychological testing in patients. Surface-based morphometry with region of interest-based surface analysis and region of interest-based extraction of cortical thickness was performed in patients compared with HC and in patient subgroups with and without cognitive impairment. RESULTS Comparing patients with myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease with HC, exploratory surface-based morphometry demonstrated cortical volume reduction in pericalcarine and lingual cortical regions. Region of interest-based surface analysis specified reduced cortical thickness in the adjacent pericalcarine and orbitofrontal regions in myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease, as well as reduced temporal cortical thickness in patients with cognitive impairment (n = 10). Patients without cognitive impairment (n = 13) showed only circumscribed cortical brain volume loss compared with HC in the pericalcarine region. INTERPRETATION In conclusion, cortical atrophy in myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease was characterized by cortical thickness reduction in the adjacent pericalcarine and orbitofrontal regions, with a tendency of temporal thickness reduction in cognitively impaired patients.
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- Ruth Schneider
- Department of Neurology, St. Josef HospitalRuhr University BochumBochumGermany
- Institute of Neuroradiology, St. Josef HospitalRuhr University BochumBochumGermany
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- Department of Neurology, St. Josef HospitalRuhr University BochumBochumGermany
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- Department of Neurology, St. Josef HospitalRuhr University BochumBochumGermany
- Institute of Neuroradiology, St. Josef HospitalRuhr University BochumBochumGermany
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- Department of Neurology, St. Josef HospitalRuhr University BochumBochumGermany
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- Institute of Neuroradiology, St. Josef HospitalRuhr University BochumBochumGermany
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- Institute of Neuroradiology, St. Josef HospitalRuhr University BochumBochumGermany
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- Department of Neurology, St. Josef HospitalRuhr University BochumBochumGermany
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- Department of Neurology, St. Josef HospitalRuhr University BochumBochumGermany
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- Institute of Neuroradiology, St. Josef HospitalRuhr University BochumBochumGermany
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Rechtman A, Freidman-Korn T, Zveik O, Shweiki L, Hoichman G, Vaknin-Dembinsky A. Assessing the applicability of the 2023 international MOGAD panel criteria in real-world clinical settings. J Neurol 2024; 271:5102-5108. [PMID: 38809270 PMCID: PMC11319595 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-024-12438-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) is a recently identified demyelinating disorder with a diverse clinical spectrum. Diagnosing MOGAD traditionally relies on clinical judgment, highlighting the necessity for precise diagnostic criteria. Banwell et al. proposed criteria, aiming to refine the diagnostic spectrum. This study evaluates these criteria in a real-life cohort, comparing their performance with clinical judgment and describe the cohort of MOGAD patients. METHODS This retrospective study, conducted at Hadassah Medical Center, included 88 patients with MOG-IgG antibodies. Patients with a positive or borderline MOG-IgG antibodies by cell-based assay were included. Demographics, clinical and MRI data were recorded. Cases were divided into definite MOGAD and Non-MOGAD groups as determined by the treating physician. We assessed the sensitivity and specificity of the new criteria in comparison to treating physicians' evaluations. Additionally, we examined clinical differences between the MOGAD and Non-MOGAD groups. RESULTS We observed a strong concordance (98%) between the new MOGAD criteria and treating physicians' diagnoses. Clinical disparities between MOGAD and Non-MOGAD groups included lower EDSS scores, normal MRI scans, preserved brain volume, negative OCB results, and distinct relapse patterns. Also, compared to relapsing patients, monophasic MOGAD patients have greater brain volume and a lower age at onset. CONCLUSION The study demonstrates robust accuracy of new MOGAD criteria, emphasizing their potential to enhance diagnostic precision. Treatment response integration into the MOGAD diagnosis is crucial, as it could aid in distinguishing MOGAD from other demyelinating disorders. Distinct clinical profiles highlight the importance of informed decisions in managing MOGAD and similar disorders.
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- Ariel Rechtman
- Department of Neurology and Laboratory of Neuroimmunology and the Agnes-Ginges Center for Neurogenetics, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Ein-Kerem, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Neurology and Laboratory of Neuroimmunology and the Agnes-Ginges Center for Neurogenetics, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Ein-Kerem, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Neurology and Laboratory of Neuroimmunology and the Agnes-Ginges Center for Neurogenetics, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Ein-Kerem, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Neurology and Laboratory of Neuroimmunology and the Agnes-Ginges Center for Neurogenetics, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Ein-Kerem, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Neurology and Laboratory of Neuroimmunology and the Agnes-Ginges Center for Neurogenetics, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Ein-Kerem, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
- Department of Military Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Neurology and Laboratory of Neuroimmunology and the Agnes-Ginges Center for Neurogenetics, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Ein-Kerem, Germany.
- Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.
- Neurology Department, Multiple Sclerosis and Immunobiology Research, Hadassah Medical Center, Ein-Kerem, POB 12000, 91120, Jerusalem, Israel.
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Dhok A, Ratnaparkhi C, Kumar S, Manhas SD, Umredkar A. An Aberrant Case of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder With a Review of Literature. Cureus 2024; 16:e59765. [PMID: 38846197 PMCID: PMC11153345 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.59765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a rare, acquired demyelinating condition predominantly affecting middle-aged women and is characterized by spinal cord inflammation and optic neuritis. Anti-aquaporin 4 (AQP4) antibodies are typically seen in NMOSD. However, myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) shares clinical and imaging similarities. In NMOSD, longitudinally extensive spinal cord lesions (LESCLs), optic neuritis predominantly affecting the posterior aspect of optic nerves, and optic radiations are seen on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The brain parenchymal lesions particularly involve the dorsal medulla (area postrema). The report presents a case of a 26-year-old female with recurrent episodes of weakness, pain, and sensory symptoms in both upper and lower limbs who was initially treated for multiple sclerosis. Upon experiencing new symptoms of blurred vision and ataxia, an MRI of the spine and brain was performed, which showed short-segment cervical cord involvement and a lesion in the conus medullaris, raising the suspicion of NMOSD. Subsequent antibody testing confirmed the presence of anti-AQP4 antibodies. While the involvement of the conus medullaris is classically associated with MOGAD, unusual findings in the present case highlight the importance of comprehensive imaging evaluation and raising awareness among clinicians and radiologists regarding the imaging spectrum of NMOSD, thus facilitating timely diagnosis and tailored treatment strategies.
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- Avinash Dhok
- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Interventional Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Nagpur, Nagpur, IND
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- Department of Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Nagpur, Nagpur, IND
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- Department of Imaging Sciences and Interventional Neuroradiology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram, IND
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- Department of Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Nagpur, Nagpur, IND
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Nagpur, Nagpur, IND
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Pardo CA. Clinical Approach to Myelopathy Diagnosis. Continuum (Minneap Minn) 2024; 30:14-52. [PMID: 38330471 DOI: 10.1212/con.0000000000001390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This article describes an integrative strategy to evaluate patients with suspected myelopathy, provides advice on diagnostic approach, and outlines the framework for the etiologic diagnosis of myelopathies. LATEST DEVELOPMENTS Advances in diagnostic neuroimaging techniques of the spinal cord and improved understanding of the immune pathogenic mechanisms associated with spinal cord disorders have expanded the knowledge of inflammatory and noninflammatory myelopathies. The discovery of biomarkers of disease, such as anti-aquaporin 4 and anti-myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibodies involved in myelitis and other immune-related mechanisms, the emergence and identification of infectious disorders that target the spinal cord, and better recognition of myelopathies associated with vascular pathologies have expanded our knowledge about the broad clinical spectrum of myelopathies. ESSENTIAL POINTS Myelopathies include a group of inflammatory and noninflammatory disorders of the spinal cord that exhibit a wide variety of motor, sensory, gait, and sensory disturbances and produce major neurologic disability. Both inflammatory and noninflammatory myelopathies comprise a broad spectrum of pathophysiologic mechanisms and etiologic factors that lead to specific clinical features and presentations. Knowledge of the clinical variety of myelopathies and understanding of strategies for the precise diagnosis, identification of etiologic factors, and implementation of therapies can help improve outcomes.
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Levy M. Immune-Mediated Myelopathies. Continuum (Minneap Minn) 2024; 30:180-198. [PMID: 38330478 PMCID: PMC10868882 DOI: 10.1212/con.0000000000001382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Immune-mediated myelopathies are conditions in which the immune system attacks the spinal cord. This article describes the distinguishing characteristics of immune-mediated myelopathies and treatment strategies for patients affected by these disorders. LATEST DEVELOPMENTS New biomarkers, such as aquaporin 4 and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibodies, in the blood and spinal fluid have led to the identification of antigen-specific immune-mediated myelopathies and approved therapies to prevent disease progression. ESSENTIAL POINTS The first step in the diagnosis of an immune-mediated myelopathy is confirming that the immune system is the cause of the attack by excluding non-immune-mediated causes. The second step is to narrow the differential diagnosis based on objective biomarkers such as serology and MRI patterns. The third step is to treat the specific immune-mediated myelopathy by using evidence-based medicine.
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Kang Q, Kang H, Liu S, Feng M, Zhou Z, Jiang Z, Wu L. Clinical characteristics of Chinese pediatric patients positive for anti-NMDAR and MOG antibodies: a case series. Front Neurol 2024; 14:1279211. [PMID: 38249740 PMCID: PMC10796507 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1279211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Introduction The cases of MOG-AD (MOG antibody-associated disorder) and anti-NMDAR encephalitis overlapping syndrome (MNOS) are rare, especially among pediatric patients, and their clinical understanding is limited. This study aimed to investigate the clinical manifestations, imaging findings, treatments, and prognosis of Chinese pediatric patients who tested positive for anti-NMDAR and MOG antibodies. Methods This retrospective study enrolled 10 MNOS pediatric patients, 50 MOG-AD (anti-NMDAR antibody-negative), and 81 anti-NMDAR encephalitis (MOG antibody-negative) pediatric patients who were admitted from July 2016 to June 2022 and used their clinical data for comparison. Results The MNOS patients had a significantly lower incidence of psycho-behavioral abnormalities and involuntary movements than anti-NMDAR antibody (+)/MOG antibody (-) patients and had a significantly higher incidence of sleep disorders, seizures, and psycho-behavioral abnormalities than MOG antibody (+)/anti-NMDAR antibody (-) patients. The MNOS patients had a significantly higher incidence of MRI abnormalities than the anti-NMDAR antibody (+)/MOG antibody (-) patients, while there was no significant difference in the incidence between the MNOS patients and the MOG antibody (+)/anti-NMDAR antibody (-) patients. No significant difference was seen in the initial mRS score between the three groups of patients. The anti-NMDAR antibody (+)/MOG antibody (-) patients had a higher rate of admission to the ICU, a longer length of in-hospital stay, and a higher rate of introduction to second-line treatment than the other two groups of patients. No significant difference was seen in the mRS score at the last follow-up and in the disease recurrence rate between the three groups. All these patients respond well to immunosuppressive therapy. Discussion In the presence of psycho-behavioral abnormalities, sleep disorders, and frequent seizures in MOG-AD patients or demyelinating symptoms of the central nervous system or demyelinating lesions on head MRI in anti-NMDAR encephalitis patients, the coexistence of MOG and anti-NMDAR antibodies should be considered and would suggest a diagnosis of MNOS for these patients. Immunotherapy is effective among these patients and should be given possibly earlier.
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- Qingyun Kang
- Department of Neurology, Hunan Children’s Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Central Theater Command, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Neurology, Hunan Children’s Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Neurology, Hunan Children’s Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Neurology, Hunan Children’s Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Neurology, Hunan Children’s Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Neurology, Hunan Children’s Hospital, Changsha, China
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Nguyen L, Miles DK, Harder L, Singh S, Whittemore BA, Greenberg BM, Wang CX. Increased Intracranial Pressure in Pediatric Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease. NEUROLOGY(R) NEUROIMMUNOLOGY & NEUROINFLAMMATION 2024; 11:e200174. [PMID: 37918972 PMCID: PMC10621892 DOI: 10.1212/nxi.0000000000200174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) in myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) has been largely unexplored. The objectives of this study were to determine the frequency of increased ICP in MOGAD and its association with disease course and outcomes and to highlight cases requiring medical and/or surgical management of increased ICP. METHODS In this retrospective, single-center cohort study, we examined the clinical and paraclinical data from the initial presentation and follow-up data of children diagnosed with MOGAD. In those with opening pressure (OP) measurements, univariate analyses were used to evaluate factors associated with increased ICP, which was defined as OP > 28 cm H2O. We also present a case series of patients with or without OP measurement who required medical and/or surgical management of increased ICP. RESULTS Of 86 children with MOGAD, 43 (50.0%) had an OP recorded and 7 (8.1%) required ICP management. In those with OP recorded, the median (interquartile range) OP for the different MOGAD phenotypes were: 30.0 (22.8-41.6) (acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, ADEM), 20.5 (16.1-23.6) (optic neuritis), 17.0 (17.0-22.5) (myelitis), and 19.5 (16.5-29.3) (other) cm H20. Overall, 20.9% had increased ICP based on an OP > 28 cm H2O, of whom 77.8% presented with ADEM. In a subgroup analysis of those presenting with ADEM, those with an elevated ICP had longer hospital stay (p = 0.007) and neurologic disability (defined as modified Rankin Scale >1) (p = 0.049). In those with or without OP recorded, 7 (6 with ADEM, one with cerebral cortical encephalitis) required ICP-directed therapies. Findings on brain MRI in these 7 children revealed extensive disease burden with bilateral cerebral involvement and evidence of restricted diffusion. While neuropsychological data in this small subset revealed significant variability, all sustained identifiable deficits after discharge, including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders and language and learning disorders. DISCUSSION In pediatric MOGAD, increased OP and ADEM at initial presentation were associated with longer hospital stays and greater long-term morbidity. Although invasive ICP monitoring has not been specifically advocated in the management of MOGAD, it is important to recognize signs and symptoms of increased ICP in these patients and consider ICP monitoring and management strategies based on clinical and radiologic findings, especially in those presenting with ADEM and with OP > 28 cm H2O.
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- Linda Nguyen
- From the Department of Neurology (L.N., L.H., B.M.G., C.X.W.); Department of Pediatrics (D.K.M., B.M.G., C.X.W.); Department of Psychiatry (L.H.); Department of Radiology (S.S.); and Department of Neurological Surgery (B.A.W.), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas.
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- From the Department of Neurology (L.N., L.H., B.M.G., C.X.W.); Department of Pediatrics (D.K.M., B.M.G., C.X.W.); Department of Psychiatry (L.H.); Department of Radiology (S.S.); and Department of Neurological Surgery (B.A.W.), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
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- From the Department of Neurology (L.N., L.H., B.M.G., C.X.W.); Department of Pediatrics (D.K.M., B.M.G., C.X.W.); Department of Psychiatry (L.H.); Department of Radiology (S.S.); and Department of Neurological Surgery (B.A.W.), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
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- From the Department of Neurology (L.N., L.H., B.M.G., C.X.W.); Department of Pediatrics (D.K.M., B.M.G., C.X.W.); Department of Psychiatry (L.H.); Department of Radiology (S.S.); and Department of Neurological Surgery (B.A.W.), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
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- From the Department of Neurology (L.N., L.H., B.M.G., C.X.W.); Department of Pediatrics (D.K.M., B.M.G., C.X.W.); Department of Psychiatry (L.H.); Department of Radiology (S.S.); and Department of Neurological Surgery (B.A.W.), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
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- From the Department of Neurology (L.N., L.H., B.M.G., C.X.W.); Department of Pediatrics (D.K.M., B.M.G., C.X.W.); Department of Psychiatry (L.H.); Department of Radiology (S.S.); and Department of Neurological Surgery (B.A.W.), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
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- From the Department of Neurology (L.N., L.H., B.M.G., C.X.W.); Department of Pediatrics (D.K.M., B.M.G., C.X.W.); Department of Psychiatry (L.H.); Department of Radiology (S.S.); and Department of Neurological Surgery (B.A.W.), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
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Liao D, Zhong L, Yang L, He F, Deng X, Yin F, Peng J. Clinical and radiological features, treatment responses and prognosis in pediatric patients with co-existing anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated encephalitis: A single center study. Mult Scler Relat Disord 2024; 81:105133. [PMID: 37984120 DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2023.105133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To characterize the clinical and radiological features, treatment responses and outcomes of children with co-existing anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor(NMDAR) and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein(MOG) antibody-associated encephalitis. METHODS Clinical manifestations, imaging features, effectiveness of treatment and outcomes of patients who were cerebral spinal fluid(CSF)-positive for NMDAR-antibody(NMDAR-ab) and seropositive for MOG-antibody(MOG-ab) were analyzed. RESULTS Twelve patients including 8 females and 4 males were enrolled. The median onset age was 9 years, ranging from 2.2 to 12.8 years. Behavioral changes and/or psychiatric symptoms (n = 8/12), seizures (n = 8/12), encephalopathy (n = 7/12) were 3 of the most common symptoms. Brain magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) of all the patients showed T2/fluid attenuation inversion recovery(FLAIR) abnormal signal in the cerebral white matter at least once in the courses of disease, 2 of whom developed new brain lesions which were asymptomatic. All of the patients had supratentorial lesions. Spinal cord MRI was performed in 7 patients. Only 1 patient showed related abnormalities with increased T2 signal in the spinal cord C1-5. Nine patients underwent optic nerve MRI; 5 patients demonstrated abnormal results, among whom 4 exhibited T2 abnormal signal (2 were symptom-free) and 1 showed a little effusion in bilateral optic nerve sheats. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) were the most common used therapies in those patients. Nine patients were treated with second-line therapy to prevent relapses. For total 29 clinical attacks, the median modified Rankin Scale (mRS) before treatment and after therapy of acute stage was 1 and 0, respectively. Seven of 12 patients(58.3 %) experienced clinical relapses. In terms of outcome, all of the patients' mRS of last follow-up (≥6 months) was ≤2. CONCLUSIONS Behavioral changes and/or psychiatric symptoms, seizures and encephalopathy were common in children with co-existing anti-NMDAR and MOG antibody-associated encephalitis. A minority of subjects may develop asymptomatic lesions on brain and optic nerve MRI. The relapse rate of this disease is relatively high. The majority of patients responded well to the immunotherapies and had a good outcome(mRS of last follow-up≤2).
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- Donglei Liao
- Department of Pediatrics, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China; Hunan Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center, Pediatrics, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China; Hunan Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center, Pediatrics, Changsha, China.
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Weidauer S, Hattingen E, Arendt CT. Cervical myelitis: a practical approach to its differential diagnosis on MR imaging. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2023; 195:1081-1096. [PMID: 37479218 DOI: 10.1055/a-2114-1350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Differential diagnosis of non-compressive cervical myelopathy encompasses a broad spectrum of inflammatory, infectious, vascular, neoplastic, neurodegenerative, and metabolic etiologies. Although the speed of symptom onset and clinical course seem to be specific for certain neurological diseases, lesion pattern on MR imaging is a key player to confirm diagnostic considerations. METHODS The differentiation between acute complete transverse myelitis and acute partial transverse myelitis makes it possible to distinguish between certain entities, with the latter often being the onset of multiple sclerosis. Typical medullary MRI lesion patterns include a) longitudinal extensive transverse myelitis, b) short-range ovoid and peripheral lesions, c) polio-like appearance with involvement of the anterior horns, and d) granulomatous nodular enhancement prototypes. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION Cerebrospinal fluid analysis, blood culture tests, and autoimmune antibody testing are crucial for the correct interpretation of imaging findings. The combination of neuroradiological features and neurological and laboratory findings including cerebrospinal fluid analysis improves diagnostic accuracy. KEY POINTS · The differentiation of medullary lesion patterns, i. e., longitudinal extensive transverse, short ovoid and peripheral, polio-like, and granulomatous nodular, facilitates the diagnosis of myelitis.. · Discrimination of acute complete and acute partial transverse myelitis makes it possible to categorize different entities, with the latter frequently being the overture of multiple sclerosis (MS).. · Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) may start as short transverse myelitis and should not be mistaken for MS.. · The combination of imaging features and neurological and laboratory findings including cerebrospinal fluid analysis improves diagnostic accuracy.. · Additional brain imaging is mandatory in suspected demyelinating, systemic autoimmune, infectious, paraneoplastic, and metabolic diseases..
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- Stefan Weidauer
- Institute for Neuroradiology, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute for Neuroradiology, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Siriratnam P, Huda S, Butzkueven H, van der Walt A, Jokubaitis V, Monif M. A comprehensive review of the advances in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. Autoimmun Rev 2023; 22:103465. [PMID: 37852514 DOI: 10.1016/j.autrev.2023.103465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a rare relapsing neuroinflammatory autoimmune astrocytopathy, with a predilection for the optic nerves and spinal cord. Most cases are characterised by aquaporin-4-antibody positivity and have a relapsing disease course, which is associated with accrual of disability. Although the prognosis in NMOSD has improved markedly over the past few years owing to advances in diagnosis and therapeutics, it remains a severe disease. In this article, we review the evolution of our understanding of NMOSD, its pathogenesis, clinical features, disease course, treatment options and associated symptoms. We also address the gaps in knowledge and areas for future research focus.
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- Pakeeran Siriratnam
- Department of Neuroscience, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Neurology, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Neurology, Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Neuroscience, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Neurology, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Neuroscience, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Neurology, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Neuroscience, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Neurology, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Neuroscience, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Neurology, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Neurology, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
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Zhu B, Zhou W, Chen C, Cao A, Luo W, Huang C, Wang J. AQP4 is an Emerging Regulator of Pathological Pain: A Narrative Review. Cell Mol Neurobiol 2023; 43:3997-4005. [PMID: 37864629 DOI: 10.1007/s10571-023-01422-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/23/2023]
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Pathological pain presents significant challenges in clinical practice and research. Aquaporin-4 (AQP4), which is primarily found in astrocytes, is being considered as a prospective modulator of pathological pain. This review examines the association between AQP4 and pain-related diseases, including cancer pain, neuropathic pain, and inflammatory pain. In cancer pain, upregulated AQP4 expression in tumor cells is linked to increased pain severity, potentially through tumor-induced inflammation and edema. Targeting AQP4 may offer therapeutic strategies for managing cancer pain. AQP4 has also been found to play a role in nerve damage. Changes in AQP4 expression have been detected in pain-related regions of the brain and spinal cord; thus, modulating AQP4 expression or function may provide new avenues for treating neuropathic pain. Of note, AQP4-deficient mice exhibit reduced chronic pain responses, suggesting potential involvement of AQP4 in chronic pain modulation, and AQP4 is involved in pain modulation during inflammation, so understanding AQP4-mediated pain modulation may lead to novel anti-inflammatory and analgesic therapies. Recent advancements in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques enable assessment of AQP4 expression and localization, contributing to our understanding of its involvement in brain edema and clearance pathways related to pathological pain. Furthermore, targeting AQP4 through gene therapies and small-molecule modulators shows promise as a potential therapeutic intervention. Future research should focus on utilizing advanced MRI techniques to observe glymphatic system changes and the exchange of cerebrospinal fluid and interstitial fluid. Additionally, investigating the regulation of AQP4 by non-coding RNAs and exploring novel small-molecule medicines are important directions for future research. This review shed light on AQP4-based innovative therapeutic strategies for the treatment of pathological pain. Dark blue cells represent astrocytes, green cells represent microglia, and red ones represent brain microvasculature.
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- Binbin Zhu
- Anesthesiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
- Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
- Radiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
- Radiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
- Radiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Anesthesiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
- Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Anesthesiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
- Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Anesthesiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.
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- Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.
- Radiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.
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Sun M, Liu H, Zhu B, Liu Y, Li A, Wang L. Comparison of glial fibrillary acidic protein-immunoglobulin G-associated myelitis with myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein-immunoglobulin G-associated myelitis. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1266067. [PMID: 38020648 PMCID: PMC10645061 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1266067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Objective Glial fibrillary acidic protein-immunoglobulin G (GFAP-IgG)-associated myelitis and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein-IgG (MOG-IgG)-associated myelitis have rarely been compared. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the clinical, laboratory, and imaging features of them to identify the differences. Methods Overall, 14 and 24 patients with GFAP-IgG-and MOG-IgG-associated myelitis, respectively, were retrospectively screened and included in the study. Results Among the 14 patients with GFAP-IgG-associated myelitis, the condition was more common in males (71.4%), with a median age of onset of 36.5 years, and more common in adults than in children (35.7%). In contrast, among the 24 patients with MOG-IgG-associated myelitis, the condition was equally divided between males and females, with a median age of onset of 9.5 years and more in children (66.7%) than in adults. The median age of onset of GFAP-IgG-associated myelitis was later than that of the MOG-IgG group. Isolated myelitis was rare in both groups. Elevated cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) protein levels were more prevalent in patients with GFAP-IgG-associated myelitis (64.3%) than in those with MOG-IgG-associated myelitis (16.7%) (p < 0.05), whereas patchy gadolinium enhancement of the cerebral lesion site was less common in patients with GFAP-IgG-associated myelitis than in those with MOG-IgG associated myelitis (p < 0.05). Six patients had a combination of other neurological autoantibodies, the specific mechanism of the overlapping antibodies remains unclear. Conclusion Cerebrospinal fluid analysis and gadolinium enhanced MRI examination may help to distinguish the two kinds of myelitis.
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- Mengyang Sun
- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Zhengzhou University Medical College, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Zeng W, Yu L, Wu J, Wang F, Liu X, Ren S, Zhang D, Lian B, Hu M, Cao L. Clinical characteristics and long-term follow-up outcomes of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease in Han Chinese participants. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35391. [PMID: 37800805 PMCID: PMC10553075 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) is an immune-mediated inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. This study aimed to delineate the clinical manifestations, imaging features, and long-term outcomes in Chinese patients with MOGAD and analyze the recurrence-associated factors. The phenotypic and neuroimaging characteristics of 15 Han Chinese patients with MOGAD were retrospectively analyzed. Demyelinating attacks, MOG antibodies in the cerebrospinal fluid/serum, response to immunotherapy, follow-up outcomes, and recurrence-associated factors were recorded. The median age at disease onset was 34 years (range, 4-65 years). The most common initial presentations included vision loss (10/15, 66.7%) and seizures (5/15, 33.3%). Serum MOG-Ab titers in 14/15 cases were higher than those in the cerebrospinal fluid and were detected in 3/6 relapsed patients. Brain magnetic resonance imaging during acute attacks showed lesions in 10/15 patients (66.7%), mostly in the cortex/subcortical white matter (5/15, 33.3%). Recurrence occurred in 6/15 patients (40.0%); in 4 patients, recurrence occurred shortly after immunotherapy discontinuation. Residual neurological deficits were present in 5/15 patients (33.3%), including visual impairment, incapacitation, cognitive impairment, and speech reduction. Optic neuritis was the most common clinical manifestation of MOGAD. magnetic resonance imaging findings were heterogeneous and the cerebral cortex/subcortical white matter was the most susceptible brain region. Although patients in the acute phase responded well to methylprednisolone pulse therapy, the long-term recurrence rate was high. Consistently detected serum MOG antibodies and inappropriate maintenance immunotherapy may be associated with recurrence, and residual neurological deficits should not be ignored.
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- Wei Zeng
- Department of Neurology, Liuzhou People’s Hospital, Liuzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Department of Neurology, Liuzhou People’s Hospital, Liuzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Nursing, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- School of Nursing, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Shantou University Medical College, Shantou University, Shantou, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of the Research and Development of Novel Pharmaceutical Preparations, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of the Research and Development of Novel Pharmaceutical Preparations, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, China
- Clinical College of the Shenzhen Second People’s Hospital, Anhui Medical University, Shenzhen, China
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Kim HJ, Park JE, Shin W, Seo D, Kim S, Kim H, Noh J, Lee Y, Kim H, Lim YM, Kim H, Lee EJ. Distinct features of B cell receptors in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder among CNS inflammatory demyelinating diseases. J Neuroinflammation 2023; 20:225. [PMID: 37794409 PMCID: PMC10548735 DOI: 10.1186/s12974-023-02896-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) stands out among CNS inflammatory demyelinating diseases (CIDDs) due to its unique disease characteristics, including severe clinical attacks with extensive lesions and its association with systemic autoimmune diseases. We aimed to investigate whether characteristics of B cell receptors (BCRs) differ between NMOSD and other CIDDs using high-throughput sequencing. METHODS From a prospective cohort, we recruited patients with CIDDs and categorized them based on the presence and type of autoantibodies: NMOSD with anti-aquaporin-4 antibodies, myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) with anti-myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibodies, double-seronegative demyelinating disease (DSN), and healthy controls (HCs). The BCR features, including isotype class, clonality, somatic hypermutation (SHM), and the third complementarity-determining region (CDR3) length, were analyzed and compared among the different disease groups. RESULTS Blood samples from 33 patients with CIDDs (13 NMOSD, 12 MOGAD, and 8 DSN) and 34 HCs were investigated for BCR sequencing. Patients with NMOSD tended to have more activated BCR features compare to the other disease groups. They showed a lower proportion of unswitched isotypes (IgM and IgD) and a higher proportion of switched isotypes (IgG), increased clonality of BCRs, higher rates of SHM, and shorter lengths of CDR3. Notably, advanced age was identified as a clinical factor associated with these activated BCR features, including increased levels of clonality and SHM rates in the NMOSD group. Conversely, no such clinical factors were found to be associated with activated BCR features in the other CIDD groups. CONCLUSIONS NMOSD patients, among those with CIDDs, displayed the most pronounced B cell activation, characterized by higher levels of isotype class switching, clonality, SHM rates, and shorter CDR3 lengths. These findings suggest that B cell-mediated humoral immune responses and characteristics in NMOSD patients are distinct from those observed in the other CIDDs, including MOGAD. Age was identified as a clinical factor associated with BCR activation specifically in NMOSD, implying the significance of persistent B cell activation attributed to anti-aquaporin-4 antibodies, even in the absence of clinical relapses throughout an individual's lifetime.
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- Hyo Jae Kim
- Graduate School of Medical Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Graduate School of Medical Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Asan Medical Institute of Convergence Science and Technology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Asan Medical Institute of Convergence Science and Technology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Asan Medical Institute of Convergence Science and Technology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Asan Medical Institute of Convergence Science and Technology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Bio-MAX Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Asan Medical Center, Ulsan University of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Asan Medical Center, Ulsan University of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Convergence Medicine Research Center, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea.
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- Department of Medicine, Asan Medical Institute of Convergence Science and Technology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
- Department of Neurology, Asan Medical Center, Ulsan University of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
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Cacciaguerra L, Redenbaugh V, Chen JJ, Morris P, Sechi E, Syc-Mazurek SB, Lopez-Chiriboga AS, Tillema JM, Rocca MA, Filippi M, Pittock SJ, Flanagan EP. Timing and Predictors of T2-Lesion Resolution in Patients With Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease. Neurology 2023; 101:e1376-e1381. [PMID: 37336767 PMCID: PMC10558168 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000207478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To determine the timing and predictors of T2-lesion resolution in myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD). METHODS This retrospective observational study using standard-of-care data had inclusion criteria of MOGAD diagnosis, ≥2 MRIs 12 months apart, and ≥1 brain/spinal cord T2-lesion. The median (interquartile range [IQR]) number of MRIs (82% at disease onset) per-patient were: brain, 5 (2-8); spine, 4 (2-8). Predictors of T2-lesion resolution were assessed with age- and sex-adjusted generalized estimating equations and stratified by T2-lesion size (small <1 cm; large ≥1 cm). RESULTS We studied 583 T2-lesions (brain, 512 [88%]; spinal cord, 71 [12%]) from 55 patients. At last MRI (median follow-up 54 months [IQR 7-74]) 455 T2-lesions (78%) resolved. The median (IQR) time to resolution was 3 months (1.4-7.0). Small T2-lesions resolved more frequently and faster than large T2-lesions. Acute T1-hypointensity decreased the likelihood (odds ratio [95% CI]) of T2-lesion resolution independent of size (small: 0.23 [0.09-0.60], p = 0.002; large: 0.30 [0.16-0.55], p < 0.001), whereas acute steroids favored resolution of large T2-lesions (1.75 [1.01-3.03], p = 0.046). Notably, 32/55 (58%) T2-lesions resolved without treatment. DISCUSSION The high frequency of spontaneous T2-lesion resolution suggests that this represents MOGAD's natural history. The speed of T2-lesion resolution and influence of size, corticosteroids, and T1-hypointensity on this phenomenon gives insight into MOGAD pathogenesis.
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- Laura Cacciaguerra
- From the Department of Neurology and Mayo Clinic Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology (L.C., V.R., J.J.C., S.B.S.-M., J.-M.T., S.J.P., E.P.F.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (L.C., M.A.R., M.F.); Neuroimaging Research Unit (L.C., M.A.R., M.F.), Division of Neuroscience, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; Department of Ophthalmology (J.J.C.), and Department of Radiology (P.M.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences (E.S.), University of Sassari, Italy; Department of Neurology (A.S.L.-C.), Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL; Neurology Unit (M.A.R., M.F.), Neurorehabilitation Unit (M.F.), and Neurophysiology Service (M.F.), IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; and Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (S.J.P., E.P.F.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- From the Department of Neurology and Mayo Clinic Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology (L.C., V.R., J.J.C., S.B.S.-M., J.-M.T., S.J.P., E.P.F.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (L.C., M.A.R., M.F.); Neuroimaging Research Unit (L.C., M.A.R., M.F.), Division of Neuroscience, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; Department of Ophthalmology (J.J.C.), and Department of Radiology (P.M.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences (E.S.), University of Sassari, Italy; Department of Neurology (A.S.L.-C.), Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL; Neurology Unit (M.A.R., M.F.), Neurorehabilitation Unit (M.F.), and Neurophysiology Service (M.F.), IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; and Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (S.J.P., E.P.F.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- From the Department of Neurology and Mayo Clinic Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology (L.C., V.R., J.J.C., S.B.S.-M., J.-M.T., S.J.P., E.P.F.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (L.C., M.A.R., M.F.); Neuroimaging Research Unit (L.C., M.A.R., M.F.), Division of Neuroscience, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; Department of Ophthalmology (J.J.C.), and Department of Radiology (P.M.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences (E.S.), University of Sassari, Italy; Department of Neurology (A.S.L.-C.), Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL; Neurology Unit (M.A.R., M.F.), Neurorehabilitation Unit (M.F.), and Neurophysiology Service (M.F.), IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; and Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (S.J.P., E.P.F.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- From the Department of Neurology and Mayo Clinic Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology (L.C., V.R., J.J.C., S.B.S.-M., J.-M.T., S.J.P., E.P.F.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (L.C., M.A.R., M.F.); Neuroimaging Research Unit (L.C., M.A.R., M.F.), Division of Neuroscience, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; Department of Ophthalmology (J.J.C.), and Department of Radiology (P.M.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences (E.S.), University of Sassari, Italy; Department of Neurology (A.S.L.-C.), Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL; Neurology Unit (M.A.R., M.F.), Neurorehabilitation Unit (M.F.), and Neurophysiology Service (M.F.), IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; and Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (S.J.P., E.P.F.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- From the Department of Neurology and Mayo Clinic Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology (L.C., V.R., J.J.C., S.B.S.-M., J.-M.T., S.J.P., E.P.F.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (L.C., M.A.R., M.F.); Neuroimaging Research Unit (L.C., M.A.R., M.F.), Division of Neuroscience, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; Department of Ophthalmology (J.J.C.), and Department of Radiology (P.M.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences (E.S.), University of Sassari, Italy; Department of Neurology (A.S.L.-C.), Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL; Neurology Unit (M.A.R., M.F.), Neurorehabilitation Unit (M.F.), and Neurophysiology Service (M.F.), IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; and Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (S.J.P., E.P.F.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- From the Department of Neurology and Mayo Clinic Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology (L.C., V.R., J.J.C., S.B.S.-M., J.-M.T., S.J.P., E.P.F.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (L.C., M.A.R., M.F.); Neuroimaging Research Unit (L.C., M.A.R., M.F.), Division of Neuroscience, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; Department of Ophthalmology (J.J.C.), and Department of Radiology (P.M.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences (E.S.), University of Sassari, Italy; Department of Neurology (A.S.L.-C.), Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL; Neurology Unit (M.A.R., M.F.), Neurorehabilitation Unit (M.F.), and Neurophysiology Service (M.F.), IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; and Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (S.J.P., E.P.F.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- From the Department of Neurology and Mayo Clinic Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology (L.C., V.R., J.J.C., S.B.S.-M., J.-M.T., S.J.P., E.P.F.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (L.C., M.A.R., M.F.); Neuroimaging Research Unit (L.C., M.A.R., M.F.), Division of Neuroscience, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; Department of Ophthalmology (J.J.C.), and Department of Radiology (P.M.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences (E.S.), University of Sassari, Italy; Department of Neurology (A.S.L.-C.), Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL; Neurology Unit (M.A.R., M.F.), Neurorehabilitation Unit (M.F.), and Neurophysiology Service (M.F.), IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; and Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (S.J.P., E.P.F.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- From the Department of Neurology and Mayo Clinic Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology (L.C., V.R., J.J.C., S.B.S.-M., J.-M.T., S.J.P., E.P.F.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (L.C., M.A.R., M.F.); Neuroimaging Research Unit (L.C., M.A.R., M.F.), Division of Neuroscience, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; Department of Ophthalmology (J.J.C.), and Department of Radiology (P.M.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences (E.S.), University of Sassari, Italy; Department of Neurology (A.S.L.-C.), Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL; Neurology Unit (M.A.R., M.F.), Neurorehabilitation Unit (M.F.), and Neurophysiology Service (M.F.), IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; and Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (S.J.P., E.P.F.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- From the Department of Neurology and Mayo Clinic Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology (L.C., V.R., J.J.C., S.B.S.-M., J.-M.T., S.J.P., E.P.F.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (L.C., M.A.R., M.F.); Neuroimaging Research Unit (L.C., M.A.R., M.F.), Division of Neuroscience, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; Department of Ophthalmology (J.J.C.), and Department of Radiology (P.M.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences (E.S.), University of Sassari, Italy; Department of Neurology (A.S.L.-C.), Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL; Neurology Unit (M.A.R., M.F.), Neurorehabilitation Unit (M.F.), and Neurophysiology Service (M.F.), IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; and Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (S.J.P., E.P.F.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- From the Department of Neurology and Mayo Clinic Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology (L.C., V.R., J.J.C., S.B.S.-M., J.-M.T., S.J.P., E.P.F.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (L.C., M.A.R., M.F.); Neuroimaging Research Unit (L.C., M.A.R., M.F.), Division of Neuroscience, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; Department of Ophthalmology (J.J.C.), and Department of Radiology (P.M.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences (E.S.), University of Sassari, Italy; Department of Neurology (A.S.L.-C.), Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL; Neurology Unit (M.A.R., M.F.), Neurorehabilitation Unit (M.F.), and Neurophysiology Service (M.F.), IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; and Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (S.J.P., E.P.F.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- From the Department of Neurology and Mayo Clinic Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology (L.C., V.R., J.J.C., S.B.S.-M., J.-M.T., S.J.P., E.P.F.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (L.C., M.A.R., M.F.); Neuroimaging Research Unit (L.C., M.A.R., M.F.), Division of Neuroscience, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; Department of Ophthalmology (J.J.C.), and Department of Radiology (P.M.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences (E.S.), University of Sassari, Italy; Department of Neurology (A.S.L.-C.), Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL; Neurology Unit (M.A.R., M.F.), Neurorehabilitation Unit (M.F.), and Neurophysiology Service (M.F.), IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; and Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (S.J.P., E.P.F.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- From the Department of Neurology and Mayo Clinic Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology (L.C., V.R., J.J.C., S.B.S.-M., J.-M.T., S.J.P., E.P.F.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (L.C., M.A.R., M.F.); Neuroimaging Research Unit (L.C., M.A.R., M.F.), Division of Neuroscience, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; Department of Ophthalmology (J.J.C.), and Department of Radiology (P.M.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences (E.S.), University of Sassari, Italy; Department of Neurology (A.S.L.-C.), Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL; Neurology Unit (M.A.R., M.F.), Neurorehabilitation Unit (M.F.), and Neurophysiology Service (M.F.), IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; and Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (S.J.P., E.P.F.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
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Carnero Contentti E, Okuda DT, Rojas JI, Chien C, Paul F, Alonso R. MRI to differentiate multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disease. J Neuroimaging 2023; 33:688-702. [PMID: 37322542 DOI: 10.1111/jon.13137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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Differentiating multiple sclerosis (MS) from other relapsing inflammatory autoimmune diseases of the central nervous system such as neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) is crucial in clinical practice. The differential diagnosis may be challenging but making the correct ultimate diagnosis is critical, since prognosis and treatments differ, and inappropriate therapy may promote disability. In the last two decades, significant advances have been made in MS, NMOSD, and MOGAD including new diagnostic criteria with better characterization of typical clinical symptoms and suggestive imaging (magnetic resonance imaging [MRI]) lesions. MRI is invaluable in making the ultimate diagnosis. An increasing amount of new evidence with respect to the specificity of observed lesions as well as the associated dynamic changes in the acute and follow-up phase in each condition has been reported in distinct studies recently published. Additionally, differences in brain (including the optic nerve) and spinal cord lesion patterns between MS, aquaporin4-antibody-positive NMOSD, and MOGAD have been described. We therefore present a narrative review on the most relevant findings in brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve lesions on conventional MRI for distinguishing adult patients with MS from NMOSD and MOGAD in clinical practice. In this context, cortical and central vein sign lesions, brain and spinal cord lesions characteristic of MS, NMOSD, and MOGAD, optic nerve involvement, role of MRI at follow-up, and new proposed diagnostic criteria to differentiate MS from NMOSD and MOGAD were discussed.
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- Department of Neurology, Neuroinnovation Program, Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology Imaging Program, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Centro de esclerosis múltiple de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- NeuroCure Clinical Research Center, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
- Experimental and Clinical Research Center, Max Delbrueck Center for Molecular Medicine and Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- NeuroCure Clinical Research Center, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
- Experimental and Clinical Research Center, Max Delbrueck Center for Molecular Medicine and Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Centro Universitario de Esclerosis Múltiple (CUEM), Hospital Ramos Mejía, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Xu Q, Yang X, Qiu Z, Li D, Wang H, Ye H, Jiao L, Zhang J, Di L, Lei P, Dong H, Liu Z. Clinical features of MOGAD with brainstem involvement in the initial attack versus NMOSD and MS. Mult Scler Relat Disord 2023; 77:104797. [PMID: 37402345 DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2023.104797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the characteristics of Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) antibody-associated disorder (MOGAD) with brainstem involvement in the first event (BSIFE) and make comparisons with aquaporin-4-IgG seropositive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (AQP4-IgG-NMOSD) and multiple sclerosis (MS). METHODS From 2017 to 2022, this study identified MOG-IgG-positive patients with brainstem or both brainstem and cerebellum lesions in the first episode. As a comparison group, AQP4-IgG-NMOSD (n = 30) and MS (n = 30) patients with BSIFE were enroled. RESULTS Thirty-five patients (35/146, 24.0%) were the BSIFE of MOGAD. Isolated brainstem episodes occurred in 9 of the 35 (25.7%) MOGAD patients, which was similar to MS (7/30, 23.3%) but was lower than AQP4-IgG-NMOSD (17/30, 56.7%, P = 0.011). Pons (21/35, 60.0%), medulla oblongata (20/35, 57.1%) and middle cerebellar peduncle (MCP, 19/35, 54.3%) were the most frequently affected areas. Intractable nausea (n = 7), vomiting (n = 8) and hiccups (n = 2) happened in MOGAD patients, but EDSS of MOGAD was lower than AQP4-IgG-NMOSD (P = 0.001) at the last follow-up. MOGAD patients with or without BSIFE did not significantly differ in terms of the ARR (P = 0.102), mRS (P = 0.823), or EDSS (P = 0.598) at the most recent follow-up. Specific oligoclonal bands appeared in MOGAD (13/33, 39.4%) and AQP4-IgG-NMOSD (7/24, 29.2%) in addition to MS (20/30, 66.7%). Fourteen MOGAD patients (40.0%) experienced relapse in this study. When the brainstem was involved in the first attack, there was an increased likelihood of a second attack occurring at the same location (OR=12.22, 95%CI 2.79 to 53.59, P = 0.001). If the first and second events were both in the brainstem, the third event was likely to occur at the same location (OR=66.00, 95%CI 3.47 to 1254.57, P = 0.005). Four patients experienced relapses after the MOG-IgG turned negative. CONCLUSION BSIFE occurred in 24.0% of MOGAD. Pons, medulla oblongata and MCP were the most frequently involved regions. Intractable nausea, vomiting and hiccups occurred in MOGAD and AQP4-IgG-NMOSD, but not MS. The prognosis of MOGAD was better than AQP4-IgG-NMOSD. In contrast to MS, BSIFE may not indicate a worse prognosis for MOGAD. When patients with BSIFE, MOGAD tent to reoccur in the brainstem. Four of the 14 recurring MOGAD patients relapsed after the MOG-IgG test turned negative.
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- Qiao Xu
- Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First College of Clinical Medical Science, China Three Gorges University and Yichang Central People's Hospital, Yichang 443000, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China.
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Shen X. Research progress on pathogenesis and clinical treatment of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSDs). Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2023; 231:107850. [PMID: 37390569 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2023.107850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSDs) are characteristically referred to as various central nervous system (CNS)-based inflammatory and astrocytopathic disorders, often manifested by the axonal damage and immune-mediated demyelination targeting optic nerves and the spinal cord. This review article presents a detailed view of the etiology, pathogenesis, and prescribed treatment options for NMOSD therapy. Initially, we present the epidemiology of NMOSDs, highlighting the geographical and ethnical differences in the incidence and prevalence rates of NMOSDs. Further, the etiology and pathogenesis of NMOSDs are emphasized, providing discussions relevant to various genetic, environmental, and immune-related factors. Finally, the applied treatment strategies for curing NMOSD are discussed, exploring the perspectives for developing emergent innovative treatment strategies.
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- Xinyu Shen
- Department of Neurology, Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200000, PR China.
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Li L, Liu W, Cai Q, Liu Y, Hu W, Zuo Z, Ma Q, He S, Jin K. Leptomeningeal enhancement of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated encephalitis: uncovering novel markers on contrast-enhanced fluid-attenuated inversion recovery images. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1152235. [PMID: 37409120 PMCID: PMC10318903 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1152235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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Background Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disease (MOGAD) is a newly defined autoimmune inflammatory demyelinating central nervous system (CNS) disease characterized by antibodies against MOG. Leptomeningeal enhancement (LME) on contrast-enhanced fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (CE-FLAIR) images has been reported in patients with other diseases and interpreted as a biomarker of inflammation. This study retrospectively analyzed the prevalence and distribution of LME on CE-FLAIR images in children with MOG antibody-associated encephalitis (MOG-E). The corresponding magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features and clinical manifestations are also presented. Methods The brain MRI images (native and CE-FLAIR) and clinical manifestations of 78 children with MOG-E between January 2018 and December 2021 were analyzed. Secondary analyses evaluated the relationship between LME, clinical manifestations, and other MRI measures. Results Forty-four children were included, and the median age at the first onset was 70.5 months. The prodromal symptoms were fever, headache, emesis, and blurred vision, which could be progressively accompanied by convulsions, decreased level of consciousness, and dyskinesia. MOG-E showed multiple and asymmetric lesions in the brain by MRI, with varying sizes and blurred edges. These lesions were hyperintense on the T2-weighted and FLAIR images and slightly hypointense or hypointense on the T1-weighted images. The most common sites involved were juxtacortical white matter (81.8%) and cortical gray matter (59.1%). Periventricular/juxtaventricular white matter lesions (18.2%) were relatively rare. On CE-FLAIR images, 24 (54.5%) children showed LME located on the cerebral surface. LME was an early feature of MOG-E (P = 0.002), and cases without LME were more likely to involve the brainstem (P = 0.041). Conclusion LME on CE-FLAIR images may be a novel early marker among patients with MOG-E. The inclusion of CE-FLAIR images in MRI protocols for children with suspected MOG-E at an early stage may be useful for the diagnosis of this disease.
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- Li Li
- Department of Radiology, Hunan Children’s Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Third XiangYa Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Hunan Children’s Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Hunan Children’s Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Hunan Children’s Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Hunan Children’s Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Hunan Children’s Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Hunan Children’s Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Darakdjian M, Chaves H, Hernandez J, Cejas C. MRI pattern in acute optic neuritis: Comparing multiple sclerosis, NMO and MOGAD. Neuroradiol J 2023; 36:267-272. [PMID: 36062458 PMCID: PMC10268096 DOI: 10.1177/19714009221124308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Several MRI findings of optic neuritis (ON) have been described and correlated with specific underlying etiologies. Specifically, optic nerve enhancement is considered an accurate biomarker of acute ON. OBJECTIVE To identify differences in MRI patterns of optic nerve enhancement in certain demyelinating etiologies presenting with acute ON. METHODS Retrospective analysis of enhancement patterns on fat-suppressed T1-weighted images from patients presenting clinical and radiological acute ON, treated at our institution between January 2014 and June 2022. Location and extension of enhancing optic nerve segments, as well as presence of perineural enhancement were evaluated in three predetermined demyelinating conditions. Fisher's exact test and chi2 were calculated. RESULTS Fifty-six subjects met eligibility criteria. Mean age was 31 years (range 6-79) and 70% were females. Thirty-four (61%) patients were diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), 8 (14%) with neuromyelitis optica (NMO), and 14 (25%) with anti-myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein disease (MOGAD). Bilateral involvement was more frequent in MOGAD, compared to MS and NMO (43 vs 3% and 12.5% respectively, p = 0.002). MS patients showed shorter optic nerve involvement, whereas MOGAD showed more extensive lesions (p = 0.006). Site of involvement was intraorbital in 63% MS, 89% NMO, 90% MOGAD (p = 0.051) and canalicular in 43% MS, 33% NMO and 75% MOGAD (p = 0.039). Intracranial or chiasmatic involvement and presence of perineural enhancement were not statistically different between entities. CONCLUSION In the setting of acute ON, patients presenting MOGAD were more likely to show bilateral, longitudinally extended and anterior (intraorbital and canalicular) optic nerve involvement compared to patients with MS or NMO.
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Fragoso DC, Salles LMODP, Pereira SLA, Callegaro D, Sato DK, Rimkus CDM. AQP4-IgG NMOSD, MOGAD, and double-seronegative NMOSD: is it possible to depict the antibody subtype using magnetic resonance imaging? ARQUIVOS DE NEURO-PSIQUIATRIA 2023; 81:533-543. [PMID: 37379865 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1768669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is clinical and radiological overlap among demyelinating diseases. However, their pathophysiological mechanisms are different and carry distinct prognoses and treatment demands. OBJECTIVE To investigate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of patients with myelin-oligodendrocyte glycoprotein associated disease (MOGAD), antibody against aquaporin-4(AQP-4)-immunoglobulin G-positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (AQP4-IgG NMOSD), and double-seronegative patients. METHODS A cross-sectional retrospective study was performed to analyze the topography and morphology of central nervous system (CNS) lesions. Two neuroradiologists consensually analyzed the brain, orbit, and spinal cord images. RESULTS In total, 68 patients were enrolled in the study (25 with AQP4-IgG-positive NMOSD, 28 with MOGAD, and 15 double-seronegative patients). There were differences in clinical presentation among the groups. The MOGAD group had less brain involvement (39.2%) than the NMOSD group (p = 0.002), mostly in the subcortical/juxtacortical, the midbrain, the middle cerebellar peduncle, and the cerebellum. Double-seronegative patients had more brain involvement (80%) with larger and tumefactive lesion morphology. In addition, double-seronegative patients showed the longest optic neuritis (p = 0.006), which was more prevalent in the intracranial optic nerve compartment. AQP4-IgG-positive NMOSD optic neuritis had a predominant optic-chiasm location, and brain lesions mainly affected hypothalamic regions and the postrema area (MOGAD versus AQP4-IgG-positive NMOSD, p= 0 .013). Furthermore, this group had more spinal cord lesions (78.3%), and bright spotty lesions were a paramount finding to differentiate it from MOGAD (p = 0.003). CONCLUSION The pooled analysis of lesion topography, morphology, and signal intensity provides critical information to help clinicians form a timely differential diagnosis.
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- Diego Cardoso Fragoso
- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Radiologia, São Paulo SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Neurologia, São Paulo SP, Brazil
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- Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Instituto do Cérebro do Rio Grande do Sul (InsCer), Porto Alegre RS, Brazil
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Redenbaugh V, Chia NH, Cacciaguerra L, McCombe JA, Tillema JM, Chen JJ, Chiriboga ASL, Sechi E, Hacohen Y, Pittock SJ, Flanagan EP. Comparison of MRI T2-lesion evolution in pediatric MOGAD, NMOSD, and MS. Mult Scler 2023; 29:799-808. [PMID: 37218499 PMCID: PMC10626581 DOI: 10.1177/13524585231166834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) T2-lesions resolve more often in myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) than aquaporin-4 IgG-positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (AQP4 + NMOSD) and multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults but few studies analyzed children. OBJECTIVE The main objective of this study is to investigate MRI T2-lesion evolution in pediatric MOGAD, AQP4 + NMOSD, and MS. METHODS Inclusion criteria were as follows: (1) first clinical attack; (2) abnormal MRI (⩽6 weeks); (3) follow-up MRI beyond 6 months without relapses in that region; and (4) age < 18 years. An index T2-lesion (symptomatic/largest) was identified, and T2-lesion resolution or persistence on follow-up MRI was determined. RESULTS We included 56 patients (MOGAD, 21; AQP4 + NMOSD, 8; MS, 27) with 69 attacks. Index T2-lesion resolution was more frequent in MOGAD (brain 9 of 15 [60%]; spine 8 of 12 [67%]) than AQP4 + NMOSD (brain 1 of 4 [25%]; spine 0 of 7 [0%]) and MS (brain 0 of 18 [0%]; spine 1 of 13 [8%]), p < 0.01. Resolution of all T2-lesions occurred more often in MOGAD (brain 6 of 15 [40%]; spine 7 of 12 [58%]) than AQP4 + NMOSD (brain 1 of 4 [25%]; spine 0 of 7 [0%]), and MS (brain 0 of 18 [0%]; spine 1 of 13 [8%]), p < 0.01. Reductions in median index T2-lesion area were greater in MOGAD (brain, 305 mm; spine, 23 mm) than MS (brain, 42 mm [p<0.001]; spine, 10 mm [p<0.001]) without differing from AQP4 + NMOSD (brain, 133 mm [p=0.42]; spine, 19.5 mm [p=0.69]). CONCLUSION In children, MRI T2-lesions resolved more often in MOGAD than AQP4 + NMOSD and MS which is similar to adults suggesting these differences are related to pathogenesis rather than age.
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- Vyanka Redenbaugh
- Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
- Neuroimaging Research Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA
- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Neuroinflammation, Queen Square Multiple Sclerosis Centre, University College London Institute of Neurology, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA
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Salunkhe M, Gupta P, Singh RK, Elavarasi A, Vibha D, Garg A, Bhatia R, Tripathi M. A comparative analysis of demographic, clinical and imaging features of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody positive, aquaporin 4 antibody positive, and double seronegative demyelinating disorders - An Indian tertiary care center prospective study. J Neurosci Rural Pract 2023; 14:313-319. [PMID: 37181191 PMCID: PMC10174118 DOI: 10.25259/jnrp_32_2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Objectives The aim of the study was to study the demographical, clinical, radiological features, and outcome of anti-myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) antibody spectrum disorder and compare these features with patients negative for anti-MOG antibody. MOG antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) and aquaporin-4 (AQP4) antibody-related diseases are immunologically distinct pathologies. Our aim was to compare the clinical and radiological features of MOG antibody-related diseases with AQP4 antibody-related diseases and seronegative demyelinating diseases (Non-multiple sclerosis). Materials and Methods This was a prospective and cohort study conducted at an apex tertiary care institute in the northern part of India from Jan 2019 to May 2021. We compared clinical, laboratory, and radiological findings of patients with MOGAD, AQP4 antibody-related diseases, and seronegative demyelinating disease. Results There were a total of 103 patients - 41 patients of MOGAD, 37 patients of AQP4 antibody-related diseases and 25 seronegative demyelinating disease. Bilateral optic neuritis was the most frequent phenotype in patients with MOGAD (18/41) whereas myelitis was the most common phenotype in the AQP4 (30/37) and seronegative groups (13/25). Cortical, juxtacortical lesions, anterior segment optic neuritis, optic sheath enhancement, and conus involvement in myelitis were radiological findings that separated MOGAD from AQP4 related diseases. Nadir Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) and visual acuity were similar across the groups. Last follow-up EDSS was significantly better in the MOG antibody group as compared to AQP4 antibody group (1 [0-8] vs. 3.5 [0-8]; P = 0.03). Encephalitis, myelitis, and seizures were more common in the younger population (<18 vs. >18 years) in MOGAD (9 vs. 2, P = 0.001; 9 vs. 7, P = 0.03; 6 vs. 0, P = 0.001). Conclusion We identified several clinical and radiological features that can help physicians to distinguish MOGAD from AQP4-immunoglobulin G+neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. Differentiation is vital as treatment response might vary among both groups.
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- Manish Salunkhe
- Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neuroradiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Chen X, Cheng L, Pan Y, Chen P, Luo Y, Li S, Zou W, Wang K. Different immunological mechanisms between AQP4 antibody-positive and MOG antibody-positive optic neuritis based on RNA sequencing analysis of whole blood. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1095966. [PMID: 36969199 PMCID: PMC10036921 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1095966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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Purpose To compare the different immunological mechanisms between aquaporin 4 antibody-associated optic neuritis (AQP4-ON) and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated optic neuritis (MOG-ON) based on RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) of whole blood. Methods Whole blood was collected from seven healthy volunteers, 6 patients with AQP4-ON and 8 patients with MOG-ON, and used for RNA-seq analysis. An examination of immune cell infiltration was performed using the CIBERSORTx algorithm to identify infiltrated immune cells. Results RNA-seq analysis showed that the inflammatory signaling was mainly activated by TLR2, TLR5, TLR8 and TLR10 in AQP4-ON patients, while which was mainly activated by TLR1, TLR2, TLR4, TLR5 and TLR8 in MOG-ON patients. Biological function identification of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) based on Gene Ontology (GO) term and Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis, as well as Disease Ontology (DO) analysis, showed that the inflammation in AQP4-ON was likely mediated by damage-associated molecular pattern (DAMP), while which in MOG-ON was likely mediated by pathogen-associated molecular pattern (PAMP). Analysis of immune cell infiltration showed that the proportion of immune cell infiltration was related to patients' vision. The infiltration ratios of monocytes (rs=0.69, P=0.006) and M0 macrophages (rs=0.66, P=0.01) were positively correlated with the BCVA (LogMAR), and the infiltration ratio of neutrophils was negatively correlated with the BCVA (LogMAR) (rs=0.65, P=0.01). Conclusion This study reveals different immunological mechanisms between AQP4-ON and MOG-ON based on transcriptomics analysis of patients' whole blood, which may expand the current knowledge regarding optic neuritis.
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- Xuelian Chen
- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Wuxi Clinical College of Nantong University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Jiangnan University Medical Center (JUMC), Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Wuxi No.2 People’s Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Wuxi Clinical College of Nantong University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Jiangnan University Medical Center (JUMC), Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Wuxi No.2 People’s Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Wuxi No.2 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Wuxi Clinical College of Nantong University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Jiangnan University Medical Center (JUMC), Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Wuxi No.2 People’s Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Wuxi No.2 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Jiangnan University Medical Center (JUMC), Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Wuxi No.2 People’s Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Wuxi No.2 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Wuxi Clinical College of Nantong University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Jiangnan University Medical Center (JUMC), Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Wuxi No.2 People’s Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Jiangnan University Medical Center (JUMC), Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Wuxi No.2 People’s Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Wuxi No.2 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Wuxi Clinical College of Nantong University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Jiangnan University Medical Center (JUMC), Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Wuxi No.2 People’s Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Wuxi No.2 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Nuclear Medicine, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Jiangsu Institute of Nuclear Medicine, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Radiopharmaceuticals, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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Kim S, Kim S, Jang Y, Chu K. Leptomeningeal Enhancement, a Phenotype of Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease With Caudate Nucleus Involvement: A Case Report and Literature Review. J Clin Neurol 2023; 19:210-213. [PMID: 36854340 PMCID: PMC9982174 DOI: 10.3988/jcn.2022.0307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/21/2023] Open
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- Seondeuk Kim
- Department of Neurology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Laboratory for Neurotherapeutics, Center for Medical Innovation, Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
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Corbali O, Chitnis T. Pathophysiology of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disease. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1137998. [PMID: 36925938 PMCID: PMC10011114 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1137998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody Disease (MOGAD) is a spectrum of diseases, including optic neuritis, transverse myelitis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, and cerebral cortical encephalitis. In addition to distinct clinical, radiological, and immunological features, the infectious prodrome is more commonly reported in MOGAD (37-70%) than NMOSD (15-35%). Interestingly, pediatric MOGAD is not more aggressive than adult-onset MOGAD, unlike in multiple sclerosis (MS), where annualized relapse rates are three times higher in pediatric-onset MS. MOGAD pathophysiology is driven by acute attacks during which T cells and MOG antibodies cross blood brain barrier (BBB). MOGAD lesions show a perivenous confluent pattern around the small veins, lacking the radiological central vein sign. Initial activation of T cells in the periphery is followed by reactivation in the subarachnoid/perivascular spaces by MOG-laden antigen-presenting cells and inflammatory CSF milieu, which enables T cells to infiltrate CNS parenchyma. CD4+ T cells, unlike CD8+ T cells in MS, are the dominant T cell type found in lesion histology. Granulocytes, macrophages/microglia, and activated complement are also found in the lesions, which could contribute to demyelination during acute relapses. MOG antibodies potentially contribute to pathology by opsonizing MOG, complement activation, and antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity. Stimulation of peripheral MOG-specific B cells through TLR stimulation or T follicular helper cells might help differentiate MOG antibody-producing plasma cells in the peripheral blood. Neuroinflammatory biomarkers (such as MBP, sNFL, GFAP, Tau) in MOGAD support that most axonal damage happens in the initial attack, whereas relapses are associated with increased myelin damage.
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- Osman Corbali
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Neurology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases, Boston, MA, United States
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Neurology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases, Boston, MA, United States
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Salunkhe M, Gupta P, Singh RK, Tayade K, Goel V, Agarwal A, Das A, Elavarasi A, Pandit AK, Vibha D, Garg A, Sebastian LJD, Bhatia R, Tripathi M, Gaikwad S, Srivastava MVP. Clinical and radiological spectrum of anti-myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) antibody encephalitis: single-center observational study. Neurol Sci 2023:10.1007/s10072-023-06686-z. [PMID: 36810716 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-023-06686-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective was to describe the clinical presentations, radiologic features, and outcomes of patients with autoimmune encephalitis associated with myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody (MOG). BACKGROUND During the past decade, the spectrum of the myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated diseases (MOGAD) has expanded. Recently, patients with MOG antibody encephalitis (MOG-E) who do not fulfill the criteria for ADEM have been reported. In this study, we aimed to describe the spectrum of MOG-E. METHODS Sixty-four patients with MOGAD were screened for encephalitis-like presentation. We collected the clinical, radiological, laboratory, and outcome data of the patients who presented with encephalitis and compared it with the non-encephalitis group. RESULTS We identified sixteen patients (nine males and seven females) with MOG-E. The median age of the encephalitis population was significantly lower than the non-encephalitis group (14.5 years (11.75-18) vs. 28 years (19.75-42), p = 0.0004). Twelve out of sixteen patients (75%) had fever at the time of encephalitis. Headache and seizure were present in 9/16 (56.2%) and 7/16 (43.75%) patients, respectively. FLAIR cortical hyperintensity was present in 10/16 (62.5%) patients. Supratentorial deep gray nuclei were involved in 10/16 (62.5%) patients. Three patients had tumefactive demyelination, and one patient had a leukodystrophy-like lesion. Twelve of 16 (75%) patients had a good clinical outcome. Patient with leukodystrophy pattern and other with generalized CNS atrophy showed a chronic progressive course. CONCLUSION MOG-E can have heterogeneous radiological presentations. FLAIR cortical hyperintensity, tumefactive demyelination, and leukodystrophy-like presentations are novel radiological presentations associated with MOGAD. Though majority of MOG-E have a good clinical outcome, few patients can have chronic progressive disease even on immunosuppressive therapy.
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- Manish Salunkhe
- Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
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- Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neuroradiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neuroradiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neuroradiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Anti-MOG Antibody-Associated Unilateral Cortical Encephalitis with Bilateral Meningeal Involvement: A Case Report. Brain Sci 2023; 13:brainsci13020283. [PMID: 36831826 PMCID: PMC9954137 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13020283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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A 27-year-old Han Chinese woman presented with fever, headache, lethargy, and difficulty in expression. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) detected extensive hyperintensity of the left-sided frontoparietal, temporal, occipital, and insular cortices via fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) imaging. Post-contrast MRI revealed linear enhancement in the frontoparietal, temporal, and occipital sulci bilaterally. The detection of anti-myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) was positive in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and serum. The patient was diagnosed with anti-MOG antibody-associated unilateral cortical encephalitis with bilateral meningeal involvement. The patient received low doses of intravenous dexamethasone followed by oral prednisone, which was tapered until withdrawal. The treatment significantly improved the patient's symptoms. A one-month follow-up showed that the patient gradually resumed her normal lifestyle. No further relapse was recorded after a one-year follow-up. MRI performed almost a year after the initial symptom onset showed that the FLAIR signal had decreased in the left insular lobe, and the abnormal cortical signal of the FLAIR in the original left frontotemporal occipital lobe had disappeared. Thus, we report a rare case of anti-MOG antibody encephalitis (unilateral cortical encephalitis with bilateral meningeal involvement) in an adult patient. This study provides a reference for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of MOG antibody-associated unilateral cortical encephalitis.
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Datyner E, Adeseye V, Porter K, Dryden I, Sarma A, Vu N, Patrick AE, Paueksakon P. Small vessel childhood primary angiitis of the central nervous system with positive anti-glial fibrillary acidic protein antibodies: a case report and review of literature. BMC Neurol 2023; 23:57. [PMID: 36737749 PMCID: PMC9895965 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-023-03093-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Small vessel childhood primary angiitis of the central nervous system (SV-cPACNS) is a rare disease characterized by inflammation within small vessels such as arterioles or capillaries. CASE PRESENTATION We report a case of SV-cPACNS in an 8-year-old boy confirmed by brain biopsy. This patient was also incidentally found to have anti-glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) antibodies in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) but had no evidence of antibody-mediated disease on brain biopsy. A literature review highlighted the rarity of SV-cPACNS and found no prior reports of CSF GFAP-associated SV-cPACNS in the pediatric age group. CONCLUSION We present the first case of biopsy proven SV-cPACNS vasculitis associated with an incidental finding of CSF GFAP antibodies. The GFAP antibodies are likely a clinically insignificant bystander in this case and possibly in other diseases with CNS inflammation. Further research is needed to determine the clinical significance of newer CSF autoantibodies such as anti-GFAP before they are used for medical decision-making in pediatrics.
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- E Datyner
- grid.412807.80000 0004 1936 9916Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN USA
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- grid.412807.80000 0004 1936 9916Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN USA
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- grid.152326.10000 0001 2264 7217Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN USA
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- grid.412807.80000 0004 1936 9916Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1161 21St Avenue South, Nashville, TN MCN C2318B37232-2561 USA
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- grid.412807.80000 0004 1936 9916Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN USA
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- grid.412807.80000 0004 1936 9916Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN USA
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- grid.412807.80000 0004 1936 9916Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN USA
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- grid.412807.80000 0004 1936 9916Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1161 21St Avenue South, Nashville, TN MCN C2318B37232-2561 USA
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Peng F, She H, Wang Y, Xu L, Shan Y, Chang Y, Zhong X, Li R, Qiu W, Shu Y, Tan S. Decreased kynurenine in cerebrospinal fluid and potential role in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. J Neurochem 2023; 165:259-267. [PMID: 36718502 DOI: 10.1111/jnc.15772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Tryptophan (Trp) metabolism has been implicated in neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative disorders, but its relationship with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is unclear. In this pilot study, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) was prospectively collected from 26 NMOSD patients in relapse and 16 controls with noninflammatory diseases and 6 neurometabolites in the tryptophan metabolic pathway, including 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), kynurenine (KYN), melatonin (MLT), 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5HIAA), 3-hydroxy-o-aminobenzoic acid (3-HAA), and kynurenic acid (KYA), were measured by ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS). The association of Trp metabolites with NMOSD and its clinical parameters was evaluated. The role of KYN, which is a Trp metabolite involved in the binding of NMOSD-IgG antibody to aquaporin 4 (AQP4), was also evaluated in vitro. CSF KYN was significantly decreased in patients with relapsing NMOSD compared to controls, and CSF KYN was associated with CSF white blood cells in NMOSD. In vitro experiments showed that NMOSD-IgG specifically recognized KYN, which reversed the NMOSD-IgG-induced downregulation of AQP4 expression. Our results show that abnormal Trp metabolism occurs in NMOSD and that KYN might be a potential target for the treatment of AQP4-IgG-positive NMOSD patients.
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- Fuhua Peng
- Multiple Sclerosis Center, Department of Neurology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Mental and Neurological Diseases Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Multiple Sclerosis Center, Department of Neurology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Mental and Neurological Diseases Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Multiple Sclerosis Center, Department of Neurology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Mental and Neurological Diseases Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Multiple Sclerosis Center, Department of Neurology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Mental and Neurological Diseases Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Multiple Sclerosis Center, Department of Neurology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Mental and Neurological Diseases Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Multiple Sclerosis Center, Department of Neurology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Mental and Neurological Diseases Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Multiple Sclerosis Center, Department of Neurology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Mental and Neurological Diseases Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Multiple Sclerosis Center, Department of Neurology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Mental and Neurological Diseases Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Multiple Sclerosis Center, Department of Neurology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Mental and Neurological Diseases Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Multiple Sclerosis Center, Department of Neurology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Mental and Neurological Diseases Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Mizera T, Prospero-Ponce C. Recurrent Idiopathic Neuroretinitis: Anti-MOG Positive? J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep 2023; 11:23247096231206619. [PMID: 37942586 PMCID: PMC10637148 DOI: 10.1177/23247096231206619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023] Open
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Neuroretinitis, originally described by Leber at the turn of the 20th century, has long perplexed ophthalmologists due to its multiple recognized causes and often atypical presentation. Optic disk edema and macular star in the affected eye are well-agreed upon findings and are due to increased permeability of blood vessels near the optic disk and in the retina at large. It also is universally painless and presents with a relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD) in the affected eye or eyes. However, depending on the infectious agent, an underlying autoimmune condition, or undefined idiopathic cause, there can be various degrees of vision loss, visual field loss, progression or recurrence, as well as involvement of the other eye. We present this case of presumed sequential idiopathic neuroretinitis with severe vision and visual field loss with a low-positive anti-MOG test in the border county of El Paso.
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- Thomas Mizera
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, USA
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Svetozarskiy SN, Kopishinskaya SV, Ruina EA, Antipenko EA. [Clinical phenotypes of optic nerve damage in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder]. Vestn Oftalmol 2023; 139:61-67. [PMID: 37067933 DOI: 10.17116/oftalma202313902161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/18/2023]
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Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) comprise a group of autoimmune inflammatory demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system that manifest as optic neuritis and transverse myelitis. Its manifestation in the form of optic neuritis makes early diagnosis difficult because neuroimaging of the spinal cord is not a part of the routine examination algorithm for such patients. This article presents the results of a comprehensive ophthalmological examination of 4 patients (8 eyes) diagnosed with NMSOD. Optic neuritis was the disease debut in 3 patients and had 1-2 relapses, in all cases partial optic atrophy with moderate to severe loss of visual function occurred. The clinical picture was characterized by a pronounced heterogeneity in terms of both ophthalmological symptoms, and accession of neurological disorders. Treatment of NMOSD requires differential diagnosis with multiple sclerosis, which depends on the awareness of specialists and the inclusion of antibody titers to aquaporin-4 and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein into the examination algorithm of patients with optical neuritis.
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- S N Svetozarskiy
- Volga Regional Medical Center of the Federal Medical-Biological Agency, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
- Privolzhsky Research Medical University, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
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- Privolzhsky Research Medical University, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
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- Privolzhsky Research Medical University, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
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Pakeerathan T, Havla J, Schwake C, Salmen A, Bigi S, Abegg M, Brügger D, Ferrazzini T, Runge AK, Breu M, Kornek B, Bsteh G, Felipe-Rucián A, Ringelstein M, Aktas O, Karenfort M, Wendel E, Kleiter I, Hellwig K, Kümpfel T, Thiels C, Lücke T, Gold R, Rostasy K, Ayzenberg I. Characteristic retinal atrophy pattern allows differentiation between pediatric MOGAD and MS after a single optic neuritis episode. J Neurol 2022; 269:6366-6376. [PMID: 35869995 PMCID: PMC9618526 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-022-11256-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Optic neuritis (ON) is the most prevalent manifestation of pediatric multiple sclerosis (MSped) and myelin-oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGADped) in children > 6 years. In this study, we investigated retinal atrophy patterns and diagnostic accuracy of optical coherence tomography (OCT) in differentiating between both diseases after the first ON episode. METHODS Patients were retrospectively identified in eight tertial referral centers. OCT, VEP and high/low-contrast visual acuity (HCVA/LCVA) have been investigated > 6 months after the first ON. Prevalence of pathological OCT findings was identified based on data of 144 age-matched healthy controls. RESULTS Thirteen MOGADped (10.7 ± 4.2 years, F:M 8:5, 21 ON eyes) and 21 MSped (14.3 ± 2.4 years, F:M 19:2, 24 ON eyes) patients were recruited. We observed a significantly more profound atrophy of both peripapillary and macular retinal nerve fiber layer in MOGADped compared to MSped (pRNFL global: 68.2 ± 16.9 vs. 89.4 ± 12.3 µm, p < 0.001; mRNFL: 0.12 ± 0.01 vs. 0.14 ± 0.01 mm3, p < 0.001). Neither other macular layers nor P100 latency differed. MOGADped developed global atrophy affecting all peripapillary segments, while MSped displayed predominantly temporal thinning. Nasal pRNFL allowed differentiation between both diseases with the highest diagnostic accuracy (AUC = 0.902, cutoff < 62.5 µm, 90.5% sensitivity and 70.8% specificity for MOGADped). OCT was also substantially more sensitive compared to VEP in identification of ON eyes in MOGAD (pathological findings in 90% vs. 14%, p = 0.016). CONCLUSION First MOGAD-ON results in a more severe global peripapillary atrophy compared to predominantly temporal thinning in MS-ON. Nasal pRNFL allows differentiation between both diseases with the highest accuracy, supporting the additional diagnostic value of OCT in children with ON.
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- T Pakeerathan
- Department of Neurology, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, 44791, Bochum, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Neuroimmunology, LMU Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München, Munich, Germany
- Data Integration for Future Medicine (DIFUTURE) Consortium, LMU Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, 44791, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- Institute for Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- Division of Child Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, University Children's Hospital Bern, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Allergology and Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Neurology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Neurology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Vall d'Hebron Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
- Department of Neurology, Center for Neurology and Neuropsychiatry, LVR-Klinikum, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of General Paediatrics, Neonatology and Paediatric Cardiology, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Olgahospital, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, 44791, Bochum, Germany
- Marianne-Strauß-Klinik, Behandlungszentrum Kempfenhausen für Multiple Sklerose Kranke, Berg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, 44791, Bochum, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Neuroimmunology, LMU Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neuropediatrics, University Children's Hospital, Ruhr-University, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Neuropediatrics, University Children's Hospital, Ruhr-University, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, 44791, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Children's Hospital Datteln, University Witten/Herdecke, Witten, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, 44791, Bochum, Germany.
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Singh S, Ness J, Marcus L. Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease in children: Are there MRI predictors of relapse? J Neuroradiol 2022; 50:382-387. [PMID: 36609068 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurad.2022.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) is increasingly recognized in children. Some children have isolated disease while others relapse. The study evaluates clinical, demographic and imaging features children with positive anti-MOG antibodies comparing to previously reported findings and correlate patterns on MR imaging with a relapsing course in MOGAD. MATERIAL AND METHODS All pediatrics patients with serum anti-MOG antibodies were reviewed. Demographic, clinical, and imaging data were evaluated. Patients with a relapsing course were compared to those with a single event. We assessed initial MR images of the brain, orbits and spine obtained at the onset of clinical symptoms, whether performed at our institution or elsewhere. RESULTS Thirty patients were included, fourteen with a single event and sixteen with more than one clinical event. The mean age was 8.1 years, with a mean follow-up of 58 months (range of 0.67 to 238 months). The relapsing patients had a mean of 3.5 relapses (range 2-12). 55% of patients had long segment optic nerve lesions, 53% of patients had cortical or peripheral white matter lesions, and 46% of patients had thalamic lesions. 43% of patients had spinal cord lesions, with 39% involving the central cord and 26% with long segment involvement. The imaging features between the groups were not statistically significant. CONCLUSION There were no distinguishing features in relapsing versus non-relapsing patients. In the absence of any predictive characteristics for future relapse, patients should have regular clinical and imaging follow up.
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- Sumit Singh
- Pediatric Radiology Division, Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
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- Child Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama Medical Center, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Child Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama Medical Center, Birmingham, AL, USA
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Mewes D, Kuchling J, Schindler P, Khalil AAA, Jarius S, Paul F, Chien C. Diagnostik der Neuromyelitis-optica-Spektrum-Erkrankung (NMOSD) und der MOG-Antikörper-assoziierten Erkrankung (MOGAD). Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 2022; 239:1315-1324. [DOI: 10.1055/a-1918-1824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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ZusammenfassungDie Aquaporin-4-Antikörper-positive Neuromyelitis-optica-Spektrum-Erkrankung (engl. NMOSD) und die Myelin-Oligodendrozyten-Glykoprotein-Antikörper-assoziierte Erkrankung (engl. MOGAD) sind
Autoimmunerkrankungen des zentralen Nervensystems. Typische Erstmanifestationen sind bei Erwachsenen Optikusneuritis und Myelitis. Eine Beteiligung auch von Hirn und Hirnstamm, spätestens im
weiteren Verlauf, ist häufig. Während die NMOSD nahezu immer schubförmig verläuft, nimmt die MOGAD gelegentlich einen monophasischen Verlauf. Die Differenzialdiagnostik ist anspruchsvoll und
stützt sich auf u. a. auf radiologische und serologische Befunde. Die Abgrenzung von der häufigeren neuroinflammatorischen Erkrankung, Multiple Sklerose (MS), ist von erheblicher Bedeutung,
da sich Behandlung und langfristige Prognose von NMOSD, MOGAD und MS wesentlich unterscheiden. Die vielfältigen Symptome und die umfangreiche Diagnostik machen eine enge Zusammenarbeit
zwischen Ophthalmologie, Neurologie und Radiologie erforderlich. Dieser Artikel gibt einen Überblick über typische MRT-Befunde und die serologische Antikörperdiagnostik bei NMOSD und MOGAD.
Zwei illustrative Fallberichte aus der ärztlichen Praxis ergänzen die Darstellung.
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- Darius Mewes
- Experimental and Clinical Research Center, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin & Max-Delbrück-Centrum für molekulare Medizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
- NeuroCure Clinical Research Center, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
- Biomedical Innovation Academy, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- NeuroCure Clinical Research Center, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
- Biomedical Innovation Academy, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
- Klinik für Neurologie, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Experimental and Clinical Research Center, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin & Max-Delbrück-Centrum für molekulare Medizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
- NeuroCure Clinical Research Center, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
- Klinik für Neurologie, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Centrum für Schlaganfallforschung, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
- Abteilung Neurologie, Max-Planck-Institut für Kognitions- und Neurowissenschaften, Leipzig, Deutschland
- Mind Brain Body Institute, Berlin School of Mind and Brain, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- AG Molekulare Neuroimmunologie, Neurologische Klinik, Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Experimental and Clinical Research Center, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin & Max-Delbrück-Centrum für molekulare Medizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
- NeuroCure Clinical Research Center, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
- Klinik für Neurologie, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Experimental and Clinical Research Center, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin & Max-Delbrück-Centrum für molekulare Medizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
- NeuroCure Clinical Research Center, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
- Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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Cacciaguerra L, Sechi E, Rocca MA, Filippi M, Pittock SJ, Flanagan EP. Neuroimaging features in inflammatory myelopathies: A review. Front Neurol 2022; 13:993645. [PMID: 36330423 PMCID: PMC9623025 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.993645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Spinal cord involvement can be observed in the course of immune-mediated disorders. Although multiple sclerosis (MS) represents the leading cause of inflammatory myelopathy, an increasing number of alternative etiologies must be now considered in the diagnostic work-up of patients presenting with myelitis. These include antibody-mediated disorders and cytotoxic T cell-mediated diseases targeting central nervous system (CNS) antigens, and systemic autoimmune conditions with secondary CNS involvement. Even though clinical features are helpful to orient the diagnostic suspicion (e.g., timing and severity of myelopathy symptoms), the differential diagnosis of inflammatory myelopathies is often challenging due to overlapping features. Moreover, noninflammatory etiologies can sometimes mimic an inflammatory process. In this setting, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is becoming a fundamental tool for the characterization of spinal cord damage, revealing a pictorial scenario which is wider than the clinical manifestations. The characterization of spinal cord lesions in terms of longitudinal extension, location on axial plane, involvement of the white matter and/or gray matter, and specific patterns of contrast enhancement, often allows a proper differentiation of these diseases. For instance, besides classical features, such as the presence of longitudinally extensive spinal cord lesions in patients with aquaporin-4-IgG positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (AQP4+NMOSD), novel radiological signs (e.g., H sign, trident sign) have been recently proposed and successfully applied for the differential diagnosis of inflammatory myelopathies. In this review article, we will discuss the radiological features of spinal cord involvement in autoimmune disorders such as MS, AQP4+NMOSD, myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD), and other recently characterized immune-mediated diseases. The identification of imaging pitfalls and mimics that can lead to misdiagnosis will also be examined. Since spinal cord damage is a major cause of irreversible clinical disability, the recognition of these radiological aspects will help clinicians achieve a correct and prompt diagnosis, treat early with disease-specific treatment and improve patient outcomes.
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- Laura Cacciaguerra
- Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
- Neuroimaging Research Unit, Division of Neuroscience, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Neuroimaging Research Unit, Division of Neuroscience, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
- Neurology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Neuroimaging Research Unit, Division of Neuroscience, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
- Neurology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
- Neurorehabilitation Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
- Neurophysiology Service, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
- Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
- Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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The Prevalence, Demographics, Clinical Features, Neuroimaging, and Interethnic Differences of MOG Disease in Malaysia with Global Perspectives. Mult Scler Relat Disord 2022; 67:104168. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2022.104168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 08/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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He Z, Zhao F, Shan Y, Dou Z, Wen H. Botulinum toxin injection combined with traditional swallowing rehabilitation improved cricopharyngeal dysfunction in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder: A case report. Front Neurol 2022; 13:939443. [PMID: 35968297 PMCID: PMC9366393 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.939443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is an autoimmune diseases of the central nervous system, and often influence optic nerve and medulla oblongata. Previous studies found out that brain abnormalities were not rare in these patients. Medulla oblongata (MO) was commonly involved and usually located at dorsal part. Patients who diagnosed NMOSD with MO lesions were more likely to have dysphagia. Previous reports indicated that the symptoms and signs of NMOSD patients could be controlled after immunosuppressive therapy. This patient was a 49-year-old Asian woman presented with recurrent vomiting and diagnosed NMOSD with MO involvement. However, after immunotherapy in other hospital, she still suffered from dysphagia. She then came to our department and completed videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) and high-resolution pharyngeal manometry (HRPM). Her UES was not opening with aspiration and the UES residue pressure was higher than normal range, we figured that she had cricopharyngeal (CP) dysfunction. Then the SLP gave her traditional treatment, including catheter balloon dilation. But she failed improvement after treatment for 2 weeks. Then the clinicians decided to inject botulinum toxin (BTX) into her CP muscles, which needed specific location and appropriate dosage. Her UES residue pressure decreased after three times BTX injection. During this time, her SLP adjusted the treatment strategies based on her VFSS and HRM results. Combined BTX injection with traditional treatment, she can now eat food orally without restrictions. This case report we presented can provide treatment strategies for similar patients with dysphagia.
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Passeri M, Matthews E, Kammeyer R, Piquet AL. Update in autoimmune and paraneoplastic myelopathies: Newly described antigen targets and antibody testing. Front Neurol 2022; 13:972143. [PMID: 35968301 PMCID: PMC9366192 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.972143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Myelopathy is an increasingly recognized presentation of many antibody-mediated neuroinflammatory disorders. While specific features of certain autoimmune myelopathies such as aquaporin-4 antibody associated neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein associated disorder (MOGAD) are well-characterized, other less commonly seen antibody-associated myelopathies are not as well-defined. These include but are not limited to, Hu/ANNA1, anti-glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), anti-CV2/collapsin response mediator protein (CRMP5), and amphiphysin. Here, we review the mentioned more common antibody mediated myelopathies as well those that as less common, followed by a review of differentials that may mimic these disorders.
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- Michlene Passeri
- Department of Neurology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States
- Department of Pediatrics and Neurology, Children's Hospital Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States
- *Correspondence: Amanda L. Piquet
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Xiao J, Zhang SQ, Chen X, Tang Y, Chen M, Shang K, Deng G, Qin C, Tian DS. Comparison of clinical and radiological characteristics in autoimmune GFAP astrocytopathy, MOGAD and AQP4-IgG + NMOSD mimicking intracranial infection as the initial manifestation. Mult Scler Relat Disord 2022; 66:104057. [PMID: 35870369 DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2022.104057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Several autoimmune CNS inflammatory diseases, including autoimmune glial fibrillary acidic protein astrocytopathy (A-GFAP-A), myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) and aquaporin-4-immunoglobulin-G-positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (AQP4-IgG+NMOSD) often presented initially with similar symptoms mimicking intracranial infection, are not easy to be differentiated during early-onset lacking the detection of autoantibody. METHODS In our single-center cohorts, those patients mimicking intracranial infection as initial symptoms, including 9 with A-GFAP-A, 17 with MOGAD and 11 with AQP4-IgG+NMOSD, were retrospectively included. The autoantibodies were detected by cell-based assays. The clinical, immunological and radiological characteristics were summarized. RESULTS In the cohort, tremor and positive Kernig's sign were predominated in A-GFAP-A (44.4% and 77.8%, respectively) over MOGAD (5.9%, p = 0.034; 29.4%, p = 0.038) and AQP4-IgG+NMOSD (0, p = 0.026; 18.2%, p = 0.022). Ten patients (A-GFAP-A, 4; MOGAD, 5; AQP4-IgG+NMOSD, 1) were initially misdiagnosed as tubercular or viral meningoencephalitis, however, resistant to empiric anti-tuberculosis or anti-viral treatment, and finally were in partial or complete remission with the immunotherapy when adjusted treatments. On cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) examination, white blood cell counts in CSF was higher in A-GFAP-A cohort (median, 90×106/L [IQR, 41-209]) compared to AQP4-IgG+ NMOSD (median, 6 × 106/L [IQR, 1-10], p = 0.018). Importantly, the higher increase in CSF protein (1319 mg/L [IQR, 1035-1519]), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH, 53.9 ± 37.2 U/L), lactic acid (3.50 ± 0.88 mmol/L), IgG (130.9 ± 60.4 mg/L), IgM (8.6 ± 6.1 mg/L) and IgA (23.0 ± 11.4 mg/L) levels in A-GFAP-A was found compared to MOGAD (CSF protein: 441 mg/L [IQR, 330-776], p = 0.004; LDH: 53.9 ± 37.2 U/L, p = 0.005; lactic acid: 2.15 ± 0.62 mmol/L, p = 0.001; IgG: 77.9 ± 71.3 mg/L, p = 0.018; IgM, 2.7 ± 2.9 mg/L, p = 0.015) and AQP4-IgG+ NMOSD (CSF protein: 386 mg/L [IQR, 369-453], p = 0.002; LDH: 23.7 ± 11.0 U/L, p = 0.048; lactic acid: 2.40 ± 0.66 mmol/L, p = 0.040; IgG, 53.2 ± 30.3 mg/L, p = 0.015; IgM, 2.1 ± 3.9 mg/L, p = 0.004; IgA, 5.2 ± 5.0 mg/L, p < 0.001). Of Note, smaller (< 2 cm), symmetrical lesions in ganglia and thalamus (5/8, 62.5%) were showed in over half of the A-GFAP-A patients (5/8, 62.5%), but never in MOGAD (0%, p = 0.001) and AQP4-IgG+NMOSD (0%, p = 0.026). In addition, diffuse meningeal enhancement was more common in A-GFAP-A (8, 88.9%) compared to MOGAD (5, 29.4%, p = 0.011) and AQP4-IgG+NMOSD (1/6, 16.7%, p = 0.011), respectively. Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) -like lesions occurred more frequently in MOGAD (6/16, 37.5%) but never in A-GFAP-A and AQP4-IgG+NMOSD (p = 0.02). CONCLUSION Our study demonstrates that several distinct features including the symptom of tremor, higher CSF immunological profiles, bilateral symmetrical lesions in ganglia, and diffuse meningeal enhancement are frequent in A-GFAP-A, whereas ADEM-like lesions seem to occur mainly in MOGAD. These signs provide crucial clinical implications in differential diagnosis for those mimicking intracranial infection as initial symptoms. Clinicians should consider the possibility of these autoimmune CNS inflammatory diseases masquerading as intracranial infection.
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- Jun Xiao
- Department of Neurology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
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- Department of Neurology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
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Patel J, Pires A, Derman A, Fatterpekar G, Charlson RE, Oh C, Kister I. Development and validation of a simple and practical method for differentiating MS from other neuroinflammatory disorders based on lesion distribution on brain MRI. J Clin Neurosci 2022; 101:32-36. [PMID: 35525154 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2022.04.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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There is an unmet need to develop practical methods for differentiating multiple sclerosis (MS) from other neuroinflammatory disorders using standard brain MRI. To develop a practical approach for differentiating MS from neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and MOG antibody-associated disorder (MOGAD) with brain MRI, we first identified lesion locations in the brain that are suggestive of MS-associated demyelination ("MS Lesion Checklist") and compared frequencies of brain lesions in the "MS Lesion Checklist" locations in a development sample of patients (n = 82) with clinically definite MS, NMOSD, and MOGAD. Patients with MS were more likely than patients with non-MS to have lesions in 3 locations only: anterior temporal horn (p < 0.0001), periventricular ("Dawson's finger") (p < 0.0001), and cerebellar hemisphere (p = 0.02). These three lesion locations were used as predictor variables in a multivariable regression model for discriminating MS from non-MS. The model had area under the curve (AUC) of 0.853 (95% confidence interval: 0.76-0.945), sensitivity of 87.1%, and specificity of 72.5%. We then used an independent validation sample with equal representation of MS and NMOSD/MOGAD cases (n = 97) to validate our prediction model. In the validation sample, the model was 76.3% accurate in discriminating MS from non-MS. Our simple method for predicting MS versus NMOSD/MOGAD only requires a neuroradiologist or clinician to ascertain the presence of lesions in three locations on conventional MRI sequences. It can therefore be readily applied in the real-world setting for training and clinical practice.
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- J Patel
- NYU MS Comprehensive Care Center, Department of Neurology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- NYU MS Comprehensive Care Center, Department of Neurology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Population Health and Department of Environmental Medicine, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- NYU MS Comprehensive Care Center, Department of Neurology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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Jiang W, Sun X, Huang H, Sun H, Zhang S, He M, Yu X, Huang D, Wu L. Bilateral parafalcine cortical and leptomeningeal impairment: A characteristic pattern of MOG antibody disease and AQP4 neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders? J Neuroimmunol 2022; 369:577898. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2022.577898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Li Y, Liu X, Wang J, Pan C, Tang Z. Clinical Features and Imaging Findings of Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein-IgG-Associated Disorder (MOGAD). Front Aging Neurosci 2022; 14:850743. [PMID: 35370624 PMCID: PMC8965323 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2022.850743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein-IgG-associated disorder (MOGAD) is a nervous system (NS) demyelination disease and a newly recognized distinct disease complicated with various diseases or symptoms; however, MOGAD was once considered a subset of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). The detection of MOG-IgG has been greatly improved by the cell-based assay test method. In one study, 31% of NMOSD patients with negative aquaporin-4 (AQP-4) antibody were MOG-IgG positive. MOGAD occurs in approximately the fourth decade of a person’s life without a markedly female predominance. Usually, optic neuritis (ON), myelitis or acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) encephalitis are the typical symptoms of MOGAD. MOG-IgG have been found in patients with peripheral neuropathy, teratoma, COVID-19 pneumonia, etc. Some studies have revealed the presence of brainstem lesions, encephalopathy or cortical encephalitis. Attention should be given to screening patients with atypical symptoms. Compared to NMOSD, MOGAD generally responds well to immunotherapy and has a good functional prognosis. Approximately 44-83% of patients undergo relapsing episodes within 8 months, which mostly involve the optic nerve, and persistently observed MOG-IgG and severe clinical performance may indicate a polyphasic course of illness. Currently, there is a lack of clinical randomized controlled trials on the treatment and prognosis of MOGAD. The purpose of this review is to discuss the clinical manifestations, imaging features, outcomes and prognosis of MOGAD.
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Seneviratne SO, Marriott M, Ramanathan S, Yeh W, Brilot-Turville F, Butzkueven H, Monif M. Failure of alemtuzumab therapy in three patients with MOG antibody associated disease. BMC Neurol 2022; 22:84. [PMID: 35264149 PMCID: PMC8905766 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-022-02612-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) is most classically associated in both children and adults with phenotypes including bilateral and recurrent optic neuritis (ON) and transverse myelitis (TM), with the absence of brain lesions characteristic of multiple sclerosis (MS). ADEM phenotype is the most common presentation of MOGAD in children. However, the presence of clinical phenotypes including unilateral ON and short TM in some patients with MOGAD may lead to their misdiagnosis as MS. Thus, clinically and radiologically, MOGAD can mimic MS and clinical vigilance is required for accurate diagnostic workup. CASE PRESENTATION We present three cases initially diagnosed as MS and then treated with alemtuzumab. Unexpectedly, all three patients did quite poorly on this medication, with a decline in their clinical status with worsening of expanded disability status scale (EDSS) and an increasing lesion load on magnetic resonance imaging of the brain. Subsequently, all three cases were found to have anti-MOG antibody in their serum. CONCLUSIONS These cases highlight that if a patient suspected to have MS does not respond to conventional treatments such as alemtuzumab, a search for alternative diagnoses such as MOG antibody disease may be warranted.
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- Sinali O Seneviratne
- Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley, Perth, WA, 6102, Australia
- Department of Neurology, Royal Melbourne Hospital, 300 Grattan Street, Parkville VIC 3050, Australia
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- Department of Neurology, Royal Melbourne Hospital, 300 Grattan Street, Parkville VIC 3050, Australia
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- Translational Neuroimmunology Group, Kids Neuroscience Centre, The Kids Research Institute at the Children's Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia
- Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Department of Neurology, Concord Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Neurology, Alfred Hospital, 55 Commercial Rd, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
- Department of Neurology, Eastern Health, Box Hill, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Neuroscience, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Translational Neuroimmunology Group, Kids Neuroscience Centre, The Kids Research Institute at the Children's Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia
- Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Neurology, Alfred Hospital, 55 Commercial Rd, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
- Department of Neuroscience, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Neurology, Royal Melbourne Hospital, 300 Grattan Street, Parkville VIC 3050, Australia.
- Department of Neurology, Alfred Hospital, 55 Commercial Rd, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia.
- Department of Neuroscience, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia.
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