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Echographic features of tilted optic disk.

J Singh

    Annals of Ophthalmology
    |June 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Ultrasonography revealed unusual optic nerve features in tilted disk syndrome. These findings, including increased diameter and doubled outlines, suggest optic neuropathy due to abnormal nerve configuration.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Medical Imaging

    Background:

    • Tilted disk syndrome is a congenital anomaly.
    • Optic nerve abnormalities can lead to vision impairment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe unique echographic findings in tilted disk syndrome.
    • To correlate these findings with optic neuropathy.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized A-scan and B-scan ultrasonography.
    • Analyzed echographic data from four patients with tilted disk syndrome.

    Main Results:

    • Observed increased optic nerve dural diameter (average 8.5 microseconds) via A-scan.
    • Detected accentuated and doubled optic nerve outlines via B-scan, indicative of optic neuropathy.

    Conclusions:

    • Echographic features in tilted disk syndrome may indicate optic neuropathy.
    • Abnormal optic nerve configuration is the probable cause of observed echographic findings.