Devic's neuromyelitis optica: A prospective study of seven patients treated with prednisone and azathioprine

被引：262

作者：

Mandler, RN ^{[1
]}

Ahmed, W ^{[1
]}

Dencoff, JE ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ New Mexico, Hlth Sci Ctr, Dept Neurol, Neuromuscular Program, Albuquerque, NM 87131 USA

来源：

NEUROLOGY | 1998年 / 51卷 / 04期

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D O I：

10.1212/WNL.51.4.1219

中图分类号：

R74 [神经病学与精神病学];

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摘要：

Seven newly diagnosed patients with Devic's neuromyelitis optica were treated with long-term prednisone and azathioprine, and were followed every 2 months for at least 18 months. Their Expanded Disability Status Scale score improved significantly (mean at baseline, 9; mean at 18 months, 3; p < 0.005), and no relapses occurred for more than 18 months. Multicenter controlled studies are needed to prove the efficacy of this therapeutic regimen.

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页码：1219 / 1220

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