Bilateral idiopathic optic perineuritis in a young Malay woman: A case report
- Author:
Ayesha Mohd Zain
;
Umi Kalthum Md Noh
;
Mushawiahti Mustapha
;
Norshamsiah Md. Din
;
Mae Lynn Catherine Bastion
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- From:Neurology Asia
2015;20(3):407-409
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
A 28-year-old Malay woman presented with severe loss of vision in both eyes associated with periocular
pain on eye movement. She was completely blind at presentation and examination showed optic discs
swelling. Optic nerve imaging showed ‘doughnut sign’, characteristic of optic perineuritis. Steroid was
given over six months. Visual function improved gradually and was maintained at one year follow-up.
This case highlights the importance of differentiation between optic neuritis and optic perineuritis as
visual recovery depends on prolonged management with corticosteroid in optic perineuritis.
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