📋Overview
Optic neuromyelitis is a legacy term historically used to describe a condition involving inflammation of the optic nerves and spinal cord. The modern preferred term is Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD), an autoimmune inflammatory disorder distinct from multiple sclerosis. NMOSD primarily affects the optic nerves and spinal cord, causing episodes of optic neuritis and transverse myelitis.
Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0027873ICD-10-CM
G36.0
MeSH
D009471
SNOMED CT (US)
25044007
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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