title: A unilateral optic perineuritis in a teenager - A case report.
abstract: Optic perineuritis is an uncommon inflammatory disorder that involves optic nerve sheath. Numerous case reports have been published on optic perineuritis in adults, the majority of whom had bilateral presentation. There are limited data on optic perineuritis occurring in pediatric patients. We report a teenager who presented with a unilateral sign that mimicked the presentation of optic neuritis. The orbit and brain magnetic resonance imaging confirmed features of unilateral optic perineuritis. She was treated with a high dose of corticosteroids for 2weeks, and her final visual outcome was satisfactory. No signs of relapse were noted during follow-up visits.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Ahmad
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ameilia
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia. Electronic address: shatriah@usm.my.
authors.forename: Ismail
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Shatriah
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Wan Hazabbah
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Wan-Hitam
authors.affiliation: International Medical University Clinical School, Jalan Rasah, 70300 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Rohaizan
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Yunus
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009902:Optic Neuritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014792:Visual Acuity; D058609:Visual Field Tests
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones
keywords: Optic perineuritis; Pediatric patients