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Neuromyelitis Optica

Synonyms of Neuromyelitis Optica

Devic disease
Devic syndrome
Neuromyelitis Optica
Opthalmoneuromyelitis
Optic Neuroencephalomyelopathy
Optic Neuromyelitis
Opticomyelitis
Retrobulbar Neuropathy

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Neuromyelitis optica, also known as Devic disease (DD), is a chronic disorder of nerve tissue characterized by inflammation of the optic nerve (optic neuritis) and inflammation of the spinal cord (myelitis). There appear to be two forms of this disease. In the classical, but less common type, there is a series of attacks over a short period of time (days or weeks) but, after the initial outburst, there are seldom repeat incidents. The second form is more common and is characterized by repeated attacks separated by periods of remission. In this form, the interval between attacks may be weeks, months or years. In its early stages, Devic disease may be confused with multiple sclerosis.

Organizations related to Neuromyelitis Optica

American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, Inc.
22100 Gratiot Avenue
Eastpointe MI 48021
Phone #: 586-776-3900
800 #: 800-598-4668
e-mail: aarda@aarda.org
Home page: http://www.aarda.org/
AutoImmunity Community
None
None None None
Phone #: (91-9) -552-9057
800 #: N/A
e-mail: bandrews@autoimmunitycommunity.org
Home page: http://autoimmunitycommunity.org
Devic's Support
107 Woodside Manor
Carmichaels PA 15320
Phone #: N/A
800 #: N/A
e-mail: gmitchell@myelitis.org or grace53a@gmail.com
Home page: http://groups.google.com/group/Devics-support?pli=1
NIH/National Eye Institute
Building 31 Rm 6A32
Bethesda MD 20892-2510
Phone #: 301-496-5248
800 #: --
e-mail: 2020@nei.nih.gov
Home page: http://www.nei.nih.gov/
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
31 Center Drive
Bethesda MD 20892-2540
Phone #: 301-496-5751
800 #: 800-352-9424
e-mail: braininfo@ninds.nih.gov
Home page: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/
Transverse Myelitis Association
1787 Sutter Parkway
Powell OH 43065-8806
Phone #: 614-766-1806
800 #: --
e-mail: ssiegel@myelitis.org
Home page: http://www.myelitis.org

For a Complete Report

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