Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder with AQP4‐IgG presenting as area postrema syndrome and progressing to myelitis: A rare case report

Key Clinical Message Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders can less commonly present with area postrema syndrome progressing to myelitis. Management involves intravenous glucocorticoids, plasma exchange, and preventive immunotherapy. Abstract Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders can less commonly present with area postrema syndrome progressing to myelitis. The majority of patients have positive AQP4‐Ab. Diagnosis is based on clinical and imaging findings. These patients can be treated with intravenous glucocorticoids, plasma exchange, and preventive immunotherapy.

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