Perineural optic nerve enhancement on magnetic resonance imaging in giant cell arteritis

J Neuroophthalmol. 2013 Sep;33(3):279-81. doi: 10.1097/WNO.0b013e3182915b77.

Abstract

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) may cause visually devastating optic neuropathy. In atypical cases, diagnosis of optic neuropathy can be delayed. We present 2 such atypical cases and demonstrate that contrast-enhanced orbital magnetic resonance imaging may be a valuable tool in patient evaluation and aid in the diagnosis of GCA.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Female
  • Giant Cell Arteritis / complications
  • Giant Cell Arteritis / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Optic Nerve / pathology*
  • Optic Nerve Diseases / etiology
  • Optic Nerve Diseases / pathology*
  • Temporal Arteries / pathology