Optic neuritis with secondary retinal venous stasis.
Publication/Presentation Date
4-1-1989
Abstract
The authors report five cases of optic neuritis accompanied by secondary impairment of retinal venous outflow producing the clinical appearance of impending or actual central retinal vein occlusion. In four of five cases, intravenous fluorescein angiography showed delayed venous filling with venous dilation and tortuosity. Decreased visual function was entirely attributable to optic nerve involvement because the clinical and angiographic examinations revealed no evidence of capillary nonperfusion, macular edema, or macular hemorrhage. The visual outcome of the patients paralleled that expected with optic neuritis. The authors believe that optic nerve inflammation associated with secondary impairment of retinal venous outflow is a distinct but uncommon entity. Because of its ophthalmoscopic appearance, this variety of optic neuritis may be confused with either papillophlebitis or central retinal venous occlusion in young patients.
Volume
96
Issue
4
First Page
475
Last Page
480
ISSN
0161-6420
Published In/Presented At
Duker, J. S., Sergott, R. C., Savino, P. J., & Bosley, T. M. (1989). Optic neuritis with secondary retinal venous stasis. Ophthalmology, 96(4), 475–480. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0161-6420(89)32871-5
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
2726175
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article