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Süleyman Sami Ilker1, Göktuğ Seymenoğlu2, Serdar Tarhan3
1Department of Neuro-Ophthalmology.
Neuro-Ophthalmology (Aeolus Press)
|February 7, 2017
Summary
Idiopathic inflammatory optic neuritis can cause optic nerve sheath enlargement, mimicking dural ectasia. This case highlights the importance of considering inflammatory causes for optic nerve abnormalities, leading to successful steroid treatment and vision recovery.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
- Neuro-ophthalmology
Background:
- Optic nerve sheath enlargement can be associated with various conditions, including dural ectasia.
- Idiopathic inflammatory optic neuritis is a common cause of vision loss and optic disc abnormalities.

