Optic perineuritis: an important differential diagnosis of optic neuritis

Authors

  • Ho-Wa Lai Department of Ophthalmology, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China.
  • Ngai Yang Department of Ophthalmology, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China.
  • Chi-Kin Ho Department of Ophthalmology, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China.

Abstract

We report a case of idiopathic optic perineuritis presenting akin to optic neuritis. Characteristic appearance on magnetic resonance imaging can differentiate between the 2 conditions. The patient was successfully treated with high-dose oral corticosteroids so as to avoid permanent visual loss. The diagnosis is difficult and requires a high index of suspicion, comprehensive systemic enquiry and workup, and appropriate imaging. The literature on various types of optic perineuritis was also reviewed.

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Published

2013-12-01

How to Cite

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Lai H-W, Yang N, Ho C-K. Optic perineuritis: an important differential diagnosis of optic neuritis. Hong Kong J Ophthalmol [Internet]. 2013Dec.1 [cited 2026Mar.9];17(1):11-7. Available from: https://hkjo.hk/index.php/hkjo/article/view/30

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 1 (2013)

Section

Case Report

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