Optic neuritis and risk of MS: differential diagnosis and management.
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چکیده
Optic neuritis, a cause of sudden vision loss, often heralds the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS) within the next few years. It is important to distinguish optic neuritis from other types of optic neuropathy so that treatment can be started promptly, possibly delaying the onset of MS.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine
دوره 76 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009