Recurrent papilloedema and early onset optic atrophy in Behçet's syndrome.
Two patients with Behçet's syndrome and intracranial hypertension are reported. One developed a recurrence of papilloedema while receiving treatment but eventually made a full recovery, whereas the other developed optic atrophy within three months of onset despite treatment.
Teh
L S
LS
Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff.
O'Connor
G M
GM
O'Sullivan
M M
MM
Pandit
J C
JC
Beck
L
L
Williams
B D
BD
D000328:Adult; D001528:Behcet Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009896:Optic Atrophy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D010211:Papilledema / Q000209:etiology*; D012008:Recurrence