DOI: 10.12890/2022_003105

Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Associated with Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia in a Young Patient

Authors

  • Irfan Shafiq Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • Ali Saeed Wahla Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • Mateen Haider Uzbeck Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • Naureen Khan Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • Zaid Zoumot Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi, UAE

irfanshafiq@gmail.com

Keywords

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, cryptogenic organizing pneumonia, young patient

Abstract

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is associated with other autoimmune disorders and probably with cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (COP) as well. Here we present the case of a 14-year-old girl presenting with typical NMOSD together with radiological evidence of COP. Our case is unique as the previous two reports of this association were in elderly patients.

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Published

2022-02-08

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2022)

How to Cite

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Shafiq I, Wahla AS, Uzbeck MH, Khan N, Zoumot Z. Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Associated with Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia in a Young Patient. EJCRIM [Internet]. 2022 Feb. 8 [cited 2026 Nov. 3];9(2). Available from: https://ejcrim.com/index.php/ejcrim/article/view/3105

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