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[Amiodarone and disk edema: physiopathological debate based on a case report]
F Aït Ali1, F Grolleau-Raoux, B Arnaud
1Service d'Ophtalmologie, CMC Gui de Chauliac, CHU de Montpellier, France.
Journal Francais D'Ophtalmologie
|March 28, 2003
Summary
Amiodarone intake can cause bilateral disk edema, a condition known as amiodarone-induced papillary disease. This optic neuropathy involves pseudotumor cerebri and altered optic disk vascularization, highlighting amiodarone
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Cardiology
- Neurology
Background:
- Amiodarone is a widely prescribed antiarrhythmic medication.
- Ocular side effects of amiodarone are known but often underdiagnosed.
- Disk edema is a serious potential adverse event associated with amiodarone therapy.
Observation:
- A case study of a patient presenting with bilateral disk edema.
- Clinical investigation and follow-up confirmed amiodarone as the causative agent.
- Associated findings included pseudotumor cerebri and altered optic disk vascularization.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with amiodarone-induced papillary disease.
- The optic neuropathy was multifactorial, involving direct amiodarone toxicity and secondary effects.
- Heterogeneous clinical presentation linked to amiodarone's direct effects and patient's underlying conditions.
Implications:
- Amiodarone-induced disk swelling requires systematic investigation in patients on this medication.
- Understanding the pathophysiology is crucial for early diagnosis and management.
- This case underscores the importance of a comprehensive approach to amiodarone-related ocular toxicity.