title: Optic perineuritis with secondary syphilis.
abstract: Optic perineuritis is characterized by swollen optic discs in the absence of raised intracranial pressure and visual dysfunction. A patient with secondary syphilis who presented with these features is described. The need to recognize the spectrum of ocular and optic nerve involvement in secondary syphilis is emphasized.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D009902:Optic Neuritis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D010406:Penicillins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013587:Syphilis / Q000150:complications*; D014794:Visual Fields
chemical_list: D010406:Penicillins