title: [Optic neuritis in children. Clinical aspects and evolution in 14 patients (author's transl)].
abstract: Fourteen children presenting with optic neuritis are reported. Bilateral ocular lesions and papilledema were present in 80% of cases. Biological investigations did not show any local production of IgG or anti-measles antibodies, contrary to what is observed in adults. CAT scan most always rules out a tumoral compression that could be responsible for a sudden decrease in visual acuity. Prognostic factors helpful in predicting evolution towards multiple sclerosis are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000032:analysis; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000150:complications; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009902:Optic Neuritis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D010211:Papilledema / Q000175:diagnosis; D014792:Visual Acuity
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000914:Antibodies, Viral
vernacular_title: Névrites optiques de l'enfant. Aspects cliniques et évolutifs à propos de 14 observations.