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NR. 3/2008
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Zespół Devica
Devic’s Syndrome
Katarzyna J. Napora, Iwona
Obuchowska, Anna Bryl-Przybylska, Zofia Mariak
Klinika Okulistyki Akademii Medycznej w Białymstoku
Kierownik: prof. dr hab. n. med. Zofia Mariak |
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| Summary: |
Devic’s syndrome (Devic’s
disease, neuromyelitis optica) is a demyelinization
disease which is characterized by an attack or attacks
of optic neuritis and myelitis without clinical or
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) evidence of brain
involvement. The course of the disease is often
fulminating. Unilateral or bilateral loss of vision
combined with a spinal cord dysfunction are typical
symptoms of Devic’s disease. Magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI) of the brain and spinal cord and determination of
NMO-IgG antibody in blood serum are the diagnostic forms.
Causal treatment does not exist. |
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| Key words: |
Devic’s syndrome,
neuromyelitis optica. |
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