Clinical Outcomes of Neuromyelitis Optica with Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging Abnormalities
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Results: The relapse number, Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score at initial diagnosis, and EDSS score at last visit were significantly higher in NMO patients with brain abnormalities than those in NMO patients without brain abnormalities, respectively. NMO patients with brainstem involvement had higher relapse number, EDSS score at initial diagnosis, and EDSS score at last visit than those without brain abnormalities or with only suprotentorial lesions.
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