Optic Nerve Sheath Meningioma Masquerading as Optic Neuritis
Joint Authors
Source
Case Reports in Neurological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-01-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Optic neuritis is a common presentation of demyelinating disorders such as multiple sclerosis.
It typically presents with acute painful monocular vision loss, whereas chronic optic neuropathy can be caused by compressive lesions along the anterior visual pathway, genetic, toxic, or nutritional causes.
We report an unusual presentation mimicking optic neuritis, which was subsequently diagnosed as optic nerve sheath meningioma (ONSM).
Misinterpretation of white matter lesions on MRI of brain and the failure to image the optic nerves at the time of acute loss of vision led to the misdiagnosis of optic neuritis in this case.
A comprehensive accurate history and ordering the appropriate imaging modality remain paramount in diagnosing progressive visual deterioration.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Alroughani, Raed& Behbehani, R.. 2016. Optic Nerve Sheath Meningioma Masquerading as Optic Neuritis. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101297
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Alroughani, Raed& Behbehani, R.. Optic Nerve Sheath Meningioma Masquerading as Optic Neuritis. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101297
American Medical Association (AMA)
Alroughani, Raed& Behbehani, R.. Optic Nerve Sheath Meningioma Masquerading as Optic Neuritis. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101297
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1101297