Optic Disc Hamartoma Combined with Optic Neuritis.
- Author:
Jin Hyung KIM
1
;
Hyoung Jun KOH
;
Oh Woong KWON
Author Information
1. The Institute of Vision Research, Yonsei University College of Medicine.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Optic disc hamartoma;
Optic neuritis
- MeSH:
Adult;
Diagnosis;
Female;
Hamartoma*;
Humans;
Optic Neuritis*;
Triamcinolone;
Tuberous Sclerosis;
Visual Acuity
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2001;42(6):911-915
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: Optic disc harmatoma is usually seen in tuberous sclerosis patients, but, it may be seen in otherwise normal people. Visual acuity is usually not affected by this lesion. METHODS: We experienced a 40-year-old woman with optic disc hamartoma who presented with acute visual defect. With oral triamcinolone 48mg/day, her visions recovered to normal in 2 weeks. RESULTS: Her age, symptom, and course of disease supported the diagnosis of optic neuritis. CONCLUSION: We report this patient as a case of optic disc hamartoma combined with optic neuritis.
