| Title |
Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy Mimicking Neuromyelitis Optica |
| Creator |
Collin M. McClelland, MD; Gregory P. Van Stavern, MD; Alex C. Tselis, MD, PhD |
| Affiliation |
Department of Ophthalmology, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri |
| Abstract |
Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is rarely associated with multiple sclerosis-like features. We present a case of a 65-year-old African American woman with LHON masquerading as neuromyelitis optica (NMO). We highlight the features of the clinical examination and MRI that were suggestive of an alternative diagnosis and review the literature regarding LHON and multiple sclerosis. The diagnosis of LHON should be considered in all cases of acute or subacute bilateral optic neuropathy, including presumed seronegative NMO. |
| Subject |
Aged; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Humans; Multiple Sclerosis / diagnosis; Multiple Sclerosis / genetics; Neuromyelitis Optica / diagnosis; Neuromyelitis Optica / genetics; Optic Atrophy, Hereditary, Leber / diagnosis; Optic Atrophy, Hereditary, Leber / genetics; Spinal Cord Compression / diagnosis; Spinal Cord Compression / genetics |
| Date |
2011-09 |
| Language |
eng |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| Type |
Text |
| 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 |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6ks9xnt |
| Setname |
ehsl_novel_jno |
| ID |
227188 |
| Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6ks9xnt |
