title: Hematoma of the optic nerve sheath after penetrating trauma.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, La. 70112-2699.
authors.forename: K G
authors.initials: KG
authors.lastname: Stonecipher
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Conway
authors.forename: Z A
authors.initials: ZA
authors.lastname: Karcioglu
authors.forename: B G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Haik
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D013256:Steroids