summary: The authors of this study described the clinical features of a group of children with neuromyelitis optica, a very similar disease to multiple sclerosis. They concluded that early diagnosis is important in order to start treatment to improve the outcome.

authors: Lotze TE, Northrop JL, Hutton GJ, Ross B, Schiffman JS, Hunter JV

source: Pediatrics 2008 Oct 6

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