Bilateral severe visual loss in brucellosis
Ocular Immunology and Inflammation, cilt.12, sa.3, ss.233-236, 2004 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 12 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2004
- Doi Numarası: 10.1080/092739490500183
- Dergi Adı: Ocular Immunology and Inflammation
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.233-236
- Anahtar Kelimeler: brucellosis, optic disc edema, optic neuropathy, retinal detachment
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
Purpose: To report a case of brucellosis with bilateral permanent loss of vision. Methods: Case report. Results: Bilateral loss of vision developed within two weeks in a young adult with positive Brucella antibodies. There was optic disc swelling with optic neuropathy and serous retinal detachment in both eyes. The patient had chronic active brucellosis confirmed by serum antibody titers (1/640). Conclusion: This case shows that optic neuropathy may result in severe visual loss in patients with brucellosis.