Analysis of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder in an Indian Cohort using International Consensus Diagnostic Criteria.

Context: Updates on clinical, investigatory, and therapeutic aspects of neuromyelitis optica (NMO) spectrum disorders are rapidly evolving. Recently published international consensus diagnostic criteria (ICDC) allowed clinicians to rapidly diagnose the expanding spectrum of NMO spectrum disorders more accurately.

Aims: The aim of the study was to retrospectively analyze 36 consecutive cases of comprehensively evaluated NMO spectrum disorders using the ICDC.

Mercury Toxicity Following Unauthorized Siddha Medicine Intake - A Mimicker of Acquired Neuromyotonia - Report of 32 Cases.

Context: Mercury is used extensively in the preparation of Siddha medicines, after purification. In this study, we present 32 patients of mercury toxicity following unauthorized Siddha medicine intake who mimicked neuromyotonia clinically. We analyzed the clinical features of these patients, the role of autoimmunity in etiopathology, and compared it with acquired neuromyotonia.

Hyperostosis frontalis interna mimicking Mount Fuji sign.

We report an interesting case of 'Hyperostosis frontalis interna' in a 73-yr-old female whose MRI pictures mimics the CT appearance of 'Mount Fuji sign' in tension pneumocephalus a neurological emergency.