[Retinal vasculitis as manifestation of multiple sclerosis]

Ophthalmologe. 2014 Sep;111(9):871-5. doi: 10.1007/s00347-013-2949-0.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common chronic disease of the central nervous system in Germany. In 80 % of patients early stages of the disease are characterized by a clinically isolated episodic course. Ocular manifestations are common and mostly affect the optic nerve or the uvea and in some cases the retinal vessels. Here we report on a bilateral retinal vasculitis as the first manifestation of MS in a 27-year-old patient. All symptoms resolved after high dose steroid treatment; however, intensive follow-up is crucial due to potential occlusive, ischemic complications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use*
  • Adult
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Multiple Sclerosis / complications*
  • Multiple Sclerosis / drug therapy*
  • Multiple Sclerosis / pathology
  • Retinal Artery / pathology*
  • Retinal Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Retinal Diseases / etiology*
  • Retinal Diseases / pathology
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents