Hematoma of the optic nerve sheath after penetrating trauma.
We have presented a case involving the diagnosis and management of optic nerve sheath hematoma. Our patient's positive outcome demonstrates the usefulness of megadose steroid therapy for acute optic nerve injury.
Stonecipher
K G
KG
Department of Ophthalmology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, La. 70112-2699.
Conway
M D
MD
Karcioglu
Z A
ZA
Haik
B G
BG
D000328:Adult; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D006406:Hematoma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009901:Optic Nerve Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D020221:Optic Nerve Injuries; D013256:Steroids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy
D013256:Steroids