Reversible optic neuritis secondary to paranasal sinusitis.
Three patients are described in whom optic neuritis was presumably caused by concurrent sinus infection. Aggressive treatment of the underlying sinus condition led to prompt visual improvement. Although underrecognized in clinical neurology, paranasal sinusitis is an uncommon but treatable cause of optic neuritis. Shortcomings of conventional radiological investigations and inappropriate use of corticosteroids may contribute to initial misdiagnosis.
Department of Neurology, Tucson Veteran's Administration Medical Center, Ariz.
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009902:Optic Neuritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed