Unilateral papilledema: a case of optic neuritis diagnosed with bedside ocular sonography.
Optic neuritis is a demyelinating inflammatory condition that causes acute loss of vision, especially color vision, and eye pain. Magnetic resonance imaging and fundoscopy have traditionally aided the diagnosis of what largely remains a clinical diagnosis. We report a case of optic neuritis diagnosed in the emergency department with the aid of bedside ocular sonography. The pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of acute optic neuritis will be reviewed.
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
John
J
Ashurst
Joel
J
Schofer
Paul
P
Sierzenski
D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009902:Optic Neuritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy; D010211:Papilledema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems; D014463:Ultrasonography
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D003907:Dexamethasone