Bilateral anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy in Takayasu arteritis

Indian J Ophthalmol. 2002 Mar;50(1):52-4.

Abstract

This report describes a case of a young male with bilateral, asymmetrical AION. He was subsequently diagnosed with Takayasu's disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
  • Aspirin / therapeutic use
  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic / diagnosis
  • Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic / drug therapy
  • Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic / etiology*
  • Prednisolone / therapeutic use
  • Takayasu Arteritis / complications*
  • Takayasu Arteritis / diagnosis
  • Takayasu Arteritis / drug therapy

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Prednisolone
  • Aspirin