Korean J Ophthalmol.  2017 Oct;31(5):466-467. 10.3341/kjo.2017.0089.

Bilateral Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Associated with Giant Cell Arteritis in Korea

• Yoon HJ
• Park SW
• Lee HK
• Choi YD
• Heo H

• KMID: 2390293
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3341/kjo.2017.0089

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Giant Cell Arteritis*
Giant Cells*
Korea*
Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) Fundus photographs obtained during initial examination shows chalky, white swelling of both optic nerve heads and a focal retinal edema adjacent to the right optic nerve heads secondary to occlusion of the cilioretinal artery. (B,C) Histopathology examination of a right temporal arterial biopsy sample. (B) Multiple granulomas and giant cells in the vessel wall (H&E stain, ×100). (C) Diffuse vasculitis and interrupted elastic lamina fibers in the arterial wall (elastin stain, ×40). (D) After 3 months of treatment, a pale optic disc was visualized in both eyes.

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