This book gives a clinical context to optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings, while considering the differential diagnosis and providing patient management guidance.
Relevant anatomical and technical aspects are discussed, followed by a pragmatic illustration of the use of OCT for the clinical spectrum of multiple sclerosis and optic neuritis, and finishing with information on monitoring ocular side effects of recently approved disease-modifying treatments in multiple sclerosis.
Optical Coherence Tomography in Multiple Sclerosis: Clinical Applications is aimed at clinical neurologists working with patients suffering from MS and general neurologists who see patients with visual symptoms in their daily practice. Ophthalmologists sharing clinical responsibilities with neurologists for patients under disease-modifying treatments will also find the book of interest.
Author(s): Axel Petzold (eds.)
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Year: 2016
Language: English
Pages: XI, 198
Tags: Neurology; Ophthalmology; Imaging / Radiology
Front Matter....Pages i-xi
Introduction: Clinical Application of OCT in Multiple Sclerosis....Pages 1-2
Anatomy of the Retina and the Optic Nerve....Pages 3-19
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)....Pages 21-46
MS-Associated Optic Neuritis (MSON)....Pages 47-57
Clinical Use of OCT and MSON Mimics....Pages 59-83
OCT Findings in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders....Pages 85-96
OCT and Early MS: Clinically Isolated Syndromes (CIS)....Pages 97-111
OCT in Relapsing–Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS)....Pages 113-133
Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (SP and PP MS)....Pages 135-150
Retrograde Maculopathy....Pages 151-159
Monitoring Treatment in Multiple Sclerosis....Pages 161-169
Drug Trials in Neuroprotection....Pages 171-184
Role of the OCT Reading Center....Pages 185-194
Back Matter....Pages 195-198
