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Autoimmune Diseases and CSF
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Autoimmune Diseases and CSF
by Margaritachic, Sep 15, 2002 12:00AM
I know that Oligoclonal bands are found in 90% of MS patients. Can they be found in any other autoimmune disorders? I am specifically interested if they could be caused by Crohn's disease.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-Neuro-M.D.-JT, Sep 15, 2002 12:00AM
Although Oligoclonal bands are certainly NOT specific for MS and can be found in other neurological conditions that produce antibodies within the CSF such as encephalitis and neurosyphillis, I could not find anything in the medical literature regarding Crohn;s disease (a GI disorder) and oligoclonal bands. That's not to say it doesn't, just that there is no report of such an occurrence.
