[Bilateral neuropathy of the optic nerve as a complication of mumps]

Klin Oczna. 1996;98(5):391-3.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Mumps belongs to children viral diseases. However, it rather seldom has general complications, either of internal organs or of the central nervous system. The authors present a case of a 10-year-old girl who two weeks after an uncomplicated mumps had bilateral optic nerve neuropathy. Her visual acuity was low and visual fields were constricted. The symptoms disappeared after 8 days without any treatment. But because of a possibility of optic neuritis the girl was treated with oral steroids. She is still observed in our clinic and still shows pathological changes in static computer perimetry.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mumps / complications*
  • Optic Nerve Diseases / etiology*
  • Optic Neuritis / prevention & control
  • Prednisone / administration & dosage
  • Visual Acuity
  • Visual Fields

Substances

  • Prednisone