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.
Ashurst
John
J
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
Schofer
Joel
J
Sierzenski
Paul
P
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