The Prevalence of Long Spinal Cord Lesions and Anti-Aquaporin 4 Antibodies in Neuromyelitis Optica Patients in Taiwan

Abstract

The prevalence of AQP4 Ab in a Taiwanese NMO group was 41%. Long spinal cord lesions and detection of AQP4 Ab helped to differentiate NMO patients from MS patients. Long spinal cord lesions with the anti-AQP4 Ab test may allow for an earlier diagnosis of NMO and improve therapeutic decisions.