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International Ophthalmology
Published in: International Ophthalmology 2/2011

01-04-2011 | Case Report

Isolated optic neuropathy in a case of Behçet’s disease

Authors: Ebru N. Çetin, Volkan Yaylalı, Cem Yıldırım

Published in: International Ophthalmology | Issue 2/2011

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Abstract

A 57-year-old male with a 1-year history of recurrent oral ulceration and papulopustular lesions presented with acute visual loss in his left eye. He had an oedematous disc without any signs of uveitis. Laboratory work-up regarding infectious diseases was negative. The patient was diagnosed with acute optic neuropathy secondary to Behçet’s disease. Systemic steroid and colchicine treatments were started but his vision did not improve. Isolated optic neuropathy is rare in Behçet’s disease and early treatment with high-dose steroids may not be successful in some cases.
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Metadata
Title
Isolated optic neuropathy in a case of Behçet’s disease
Authors
Ebru N. Çetin
Volkan Yaylalı
Cem Yıldırım
Publication date
01-04-2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Published in
International Ophthalmology / Issue 2/2011
Print ISSN: 0165-5701
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2630
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-011-9416-1

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