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Optic neuritis.

L A Sedwick
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Optic neuritis can be mimicked by ophthalmologic, neurosurgical, and other conditions. In many if not all cases, optic neuritis may be a manifestation of multiple sclerosis. An ongoing treatment trial may provide answers about whether or not treatment improves outcome.

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Adrenal Cortex HormonesAdultDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleFundus OculiHumansMultiple SclerosisOptic NeuritisPapilledemaTomography, X-Ray ComputedCase ReportsJournal ArticleReview

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L A Sedwick. 1991. Optic neuritis.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2011113/

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