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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Hanna Smith, Optic Neuritis Prognosis Most experience moderate degrees of permanent limb weakness and difficulties breathing, Optic Neuritis Prognosis Severe cases lose vision in both eyes and use of their arms and legs, 50% go untreated leading to becoming prone to upper respiratory and urinary tract infections, Treatment of high dose IV glucocorticosteroids (5 days) Muscle weakness progressed, Autoimmune Disorder involving CNS treated with Plasmapheresis, Sensory Decreases skin sensations to light touch, pin, temperature in C6 dermatome on right and in both lower extremities, Hanna(h) Smith MRI Findings Leads to, Hanna(h) Smith Current Signs & Symptoms Flu like symptoms, Immunosuppressant Works via Inhibiting purine synthesis, monoclonal antibody against CD 20 Works via destruction of B cells, Normal CN exam Gag Reflex (IX sensory; X motor), Hanna(h) Smith Current Signs & Symptoms Unable to void for 24hrs, Sensory Reduced vibration sense in the toes (bilaterally), Normal CN exam Tongue Midline (Hypoglossal n.), Hanna(h) Smith Physical and Neurological Exam Findings Leads to, Hanna(h) Smith Physical and Neurological Exam Findings Indicates damage to: C6 area Dorsal horn damage in C6 Gracile Fasciulus damage Cuneate Fasciulus damage Possible damage of C6 commissure Lateral Corticospinal tract damage, Peripheral Neuropathy Causes: Diabetes, traumatic injury Vitamin deficiency Infection Immune-mediated disease, Immunosuppressant and Rituximab, Hanna(h) Smith Lumbar Puncture Results CSF Normal: Appearance Oligoclonal banding, Parasthesias of Lower extremities & left foot drop Lab Tests Ordered