Optic Neuropathy Secondary to Polyarteritis Nodosa, Case Report, and Diagnostic Challenges

Optic Neuropathy Secondary to Polyarteritis Nodosa, Case Report, and Diagnostic Challenges

PurposeTo describe a case of optic neuropathy as a primary manifestation of polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) and discuss diagnostic challenges.MethodsCase report.ResultsA 41-year-old Hispanic man presented with a 2-day history of reduced visual acuity in his left eye. Physical examination revealed a compl...

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Main Authors: Kristian A. Vazquez-Romo, Adrian Rodriguez-Hernandez, Jose A. Paczka, Moises A. Nuño-Suarez, Alberto D. Rocha-Muñoz, Maria G. Zavala-Cerna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
Subjects:
optic neuropathy
optic neuritis
polyarteritis nodosa
vasculitis
ophthalmic emergency
ophthalmic inflammation
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fneur.2017.00490/full

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