[Retinal vasculitis as manifestation of multiple sclerosis].
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common chronic disease of the central nervous system in Germany. In 80 % of patients early stages of the disease are characterized by a clinically isolated episodic course. Ocular manifestations are common and mostly affect the optic nerve or the uvea and in some cases the retinal vessels. Here we report on a bilateral retinal vasculitis as the first manifestation of MS in a 27-year-old patient. All symptoms resolved after high dose steroid treatment; however, intensive follow-up is crucial due to potential occlusive, ischemic complications.
Universitätsaugenklinik Aachen, Department of Ophthalmology, RWTH Aachen, University Aachen, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074, Aachen, Deutschland, mfuest@ukaachen.de.
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Rößler
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Walter
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Plange
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D012161:Retinal Artery / Q000473:pathology*; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents