[Amiodarone neuropathy of the optic nerve from the viewpoint of the neuro-ophthalmologist]

Cesk Slov Oftalmol. 1996 Oct;52(5):308-18.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

The authors present an account on an uncommon case when damage of visual functions of a patient were due to two independent cause: amiodarone neuropathy of the optic nerve (ANO) and an intracranial tumour-a craniopharyngioma. Effective treatment of both diseases achieved marked improvement of visual functions. The authors want to draw attention to the fact that one disease which theoretically would be sufficient to explain impaired vision, is not necessarily the only disease from which the patient suffers. Comprehensive examination is always essential.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Amiodarone / adverse effects*
  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / adverse effects*
  • Craniopharyngioma / complications
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Optic Nerve Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Optic Nerve Diseases / diagnosis
  • Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic / diagnosis
  • Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic / etiology
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / complications

Substances

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
  • Amiodarone