Bilateral retrobulbar optic neuropathy as the only sign of zoledronic acid toxicity
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2017.06.048
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Bisphosphonates may rarely cause ocular adverse effects and retrobulbar optic neuropathy (RON) secondary to zoledronic acid is very rare. CASE REPORT A 67-year-old man was referred because of progressive and painless decrease vision in… read more here.
Keywords: toxicity; zoledronic acid; retrobulbar optic; acid ... See more keywords
Fung T, Pradeep A. Bilateral Atypical Retrobulbar Optic Neuritis Associated With Tuberculosis in an Immunocompetent Patient: Response.
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DOI: 10.1097/wno.0000000000001185
Abstract: T hank you Drs. Fung and Pradeep for sharing a fascinating case of retrobulbar optic neuritis due to tuberculosis, in an immunocompetent patient (1). Infective causes of optic neuritis pose a significant challenge in the… read more here.
Keywords: retrobulbar optic; case; tuberculosis; neuritis ... See more keywords
Retrobulbar Optic Neuritis Post Typhoid fever: Atypical Case Report
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DOI: 10.22336/rjo.2023.13
Abstract: Purpose: Post typhoid autoimmune-mediated simultaneous retrobulbar optic neuritis (RBN) involving both eyes is a rare complication requiring early diagnosis and prompt treatment. Case presentation: We present a case of bilateral RBN in a six-year-old male… read more here.
Keywords: optic neuritis; retrobulbar optic; neuritis; post typhoid ... See more keywords