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[Tuberculous papillitis].

V M Asensio-Sánchez1, B Torreblanca-Agüera, S Martínez-Calvo

  • 1Hospital General, Medina del Campo, Valladolid, Spain. vasensio@hmdc.sacyl.es

Archivos De La Sociedad Espanola De Oftalmologia
|February 2, 2006
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Tuberculosis can cause optic disc edema, even in asymptomatic individuals. Prompt anti-tuberculosis therapy led to complete resolution in a case of papillitis.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Optic disc edema, or papillitis, can present with various underlying causes.
  • Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant global infectious disease with diverse clinical manifestations.

Observation:

  • A 65-year-old asymptomatic woman presented with unilateral optic disc edema.
  • Laboratory tests showed a markedly positive purified protein derivative (PPD) skin test (25 mm) and dermatolysis.

Findings:

  • The patient received anti-tuberculosis therapy.
  • Complete resolution of optic disc edema was observed following treatment.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of optic disc edema, even in asymptomatic patients.

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  • Early diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis are crucial for preventing vision loss and other complications.