[Bilateral optic neuropathy in acute methanol intoxication. A case report].
We report a case of methanol blindness. Ophthalmoscopic examination disclosed swelling in the disc margins extending along the adjacent retinal nerve fiber layer. Although this optic neuropathy is now rare, prompt diagnosis and proper treatment in the acute phase can dramatically improve the prognosis.
Krivosic
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Service d'ophtalmologie, Hôpital Lariboisière, Université Paris eter7.
Vignal-Clermont
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Blain
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P
Gaudric
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D000435:Alcoholic Intoxication / Q000150:complications*; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000931:Antidotes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001766:Blindness / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D017583:Hemodiafiltration; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D000432:Methanol / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors / Q000506:poisoning*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009887:Ophthalmoscopy; D009901:Optic Nerve Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011379:Prognosis; D013256:Steroids
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000931:Antidotes; D013256:Steroids; D000432:Methanol