title: Optic neuritis.
abstract: Optic neuritis can be mimicked by ophthalmologic, neurosurgical, and other conditions. In many if not all cases, optic neuritis may be a manifestation of multiple sclerosis. An ongoing treatment trial may provide answers about whether or not treatment improves outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, University of South Florida, Tampa.
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Sedwick
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis; D009902:Optic Neuritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D010211:Papilledema; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones