Computed tomographic features in optic neuritis

Am J Ophthalmol. 1980 May;89(5):699-702. doi: 10.1016/0002-9394(80)90290-1.

Abstract

A computed tomography scan obtained in two patients with monocular visual loss showed diffuse enlargement and enhancement of the intraorbital portion of the involved optic nerve. Although these tomographic features were initially interpreted as an optic nerve glioma by the neuroradiologist, the ensuing clinical course established the diagnosis of optic neuritis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Cranial Nerve Neoplasms / complications
  • Cranial Nerve Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Glioma / complications
  • Glioma / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Optic Nerve Diseases / complications
  • Optic Nerve Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Optic Neuritis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Optic Neuritis / etiology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*