| Title |
Ushers syndrome and multiple sclerosis. |
| Creator |
Sharon G. Lynch, MD, University of Kansas Hospital; Kathleen B. Digre, MD, Professor of Neurology and Ophthalmology, Director of Neuro-Ophthalmology, John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah School of Medicine; Rose, JW |
| Affiliation |
Department of Neurology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City 66160-7314. |
| Abstract |
We describe an individual with Type I Usher's syndrome and a multiple sclerosis-like illness. MRI scan showed vermian atrophy on T1-weighted images and multiple white matter lesions in the periventricular areas on T2-weighted images. Although MRIs demonstrating increased signal intensity on weighted images are reported in some individuals with Usher's syndrome, the cerebrospinal fluid findings are not described in these cases. In the present case, oligoclonal bands were present in the spinal fluid. The possibility of a linkage between the two diseases is raised. |
| Subject |
Adult; Brain; Fundus Oculi; Hearing Loss, Sensorineural; Humans; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Male; Multiple Sclerosis; Retinitis Pigmentosa; Syndrome; Visual Acuity |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| Publication Type |
Journal Article |
| Collection |
Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Education Library: Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology Archives: https://novel.utah.edu/jno/ |
| Publisher |
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins |
| Holding Institution |
Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah |
| Rights Management |
© North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society |
| Setname |
ehsl_novel_jno |
| ID |
224654 |
| Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6km2hwm/224654 |
