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Bilateral neuroretinitis associated with mumps.

Raju Khubchandani¹, Tej Rane, Premlata Agarwal

¹Department of Pediatrics, Jaslok Hospital and Research Center, Mumbai, India.

Archives of Neurology

|October 11, 2002

Summary

Mumps infection can rarely affect the optic nerve, causing bilateral neuroretinitis. This case highlights a child

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Neurology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Mumps infection is a rare cause of optic nerve complications.
Optic nerve involvement, such as neuroretinitis, is an uncommon sequela.

Observation:

A 7-year-old unvaccinated girl presented with sudden blindness due to bilateral neuroretinitis.
This occurred approximately three weeks after a febrile illness with parotid swelling and meningoencephalitis.

Findings:

Mumps was identified as the cause of meningoencephalitis and bilateral optic neuritis.
Positive serologic tests and clinical presentation confirmed the diagnosis.
The patient experienced gradual but near-complete visual recovery.

Implications:

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Ophthalmologists and neurologists should consider mumps as a potential cause of optic neuritis.
The delayed onset, bilateral nature, and recovery suggest an immune-mediated process.
Awareness of this rare complication is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.