Central Sleep Apnea Syndrome Can Complicate Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: A Case Report

Central Sleep Apnea Syndrome Can Complicate Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: A Case Report

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder is a rare, relapsing autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. Various initial presentations can delay diagnosis and treatment. A 14-year-old girl was admitted to the emergency department owing to respiratory insufficiency. Repeated history-taking and n...

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Main Authors: Céline Morelli, Alec Aeby, Sonia Scaillet, Grammatina Boitsios, Daphné Vens, Cynthia Prigogine, Dominique Biarent, Alfredo Vicinanza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder
central sleep apnea syndrome
area postrema syndrome
children
noninvasive ventilation
sleep-disordered breathing
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fped.2020.547474/full

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