Table 2.
The demographic and clinical features of NMO/NMOSD and NND patients who received a lumbar puncture.
| NMO/NMOSD patients | NND patients | |
|---|---|---|
| n | 15 | 8 |
| Age (years) | 53 (25–63) | 39 (25–58) |
| Female/male | 14/1 | 7/1 |
| Diagnosis | NMO/NMOSD | 6-Migraine 2-Idiopathic epilepsy |
| CSF WBC count (106/L) | 18 (4–91)∗ | 3 (0–8) |
| CSF protein (g/L) | 0.69 (0.3–2.7)∗ | 0.28 (0.18–0.39) |
| CSF IgG (mg/L) | 82.5 (25.3–181)∗ | 23 (12–31) |
Data shown are medians and ranges, except as specified. CSF: cerebrospinal fluid; NND: noninflammatory neurological disease; WBC: white blood cell. Normal values: CSF WBC count, 0–8 × 106/L; CSF protein concentration, 0.15–0.45 g/L; CSF IgG concentration, 0–34 mg/L. ∗ P < 0.05 versus data for HCs.