Myelitis‐Predominant Aggressive Phenotype: Unveiling Unique Patterns of Late‐Onset Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders
LO-NMOSD is characterized by myelitis-predominance with recurrent spinal cord involvement, high risk of relapses, and severe disability. It thus underscores the need for heightened clinical attention, with rigorous monitoring that balance safety and efficacy for elderly patients with NMOSD. ANN NEUROL 2026.
Authors
- Ti Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5427-4581)
- Yalan Pu
- C. Zhang
- Baoshi Yuan
- X F Meng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3706-6284)
- De‐Cai Tian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5153-2491)
- Xiaoling Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2313-2845)
- Zhen Jin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1556-3207)
- Fu‐Dong Shi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9675-4637)
- Moli Fan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8632-0184)
- Tian Song (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2019-4458)
- Haibing Xiao
- Wen‐Ying Lu
- Jin‐Zhou Feng
- Xu‐Ming Xi
- Hua‐Xing Meng
Institutions
- Shanxi Medical University (CN)
- Capital Medical University (CN)
- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital (CN)
- Beijing Tian Tan Hospital (CN)
- Lanzhou University Second Hospital (CN)
- Inner Mongolia People's Hospital (CN)
- First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University (CN)
- The Affiliated Yongchuan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University (CN)
- Hanzhong People's Hospital (CN)
- University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen Hospital (CN)
- Nanchong Central Hospital (CN)
- Lanzhou University (CN)
- Chongqing Medical University (CN)
- University of Hong Kong (HK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Neurology
- Published
- 2026-01-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ana.78146
- Primary Topic
- Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Biogen