Recurrent bilateral optic neuropathy in mixed connective tissue disease

J Clin Neuroophthalmol. 1983 Jun;3(2):101-4.

Abstract

Multiple attacks of optic neuropathy occurred in a young woman suffering from mixed connective tissue disease despite maintenance therapy with corticosteroids and cytotoxic agents.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cyclophosphamide / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mixed Connective Tissue Disease / complications*
  • Mixed Connective Tissue Disease / drug therapy
  • Optic Atrophy / etiology
  • Optic Neuritis / drug therapy
  • Optic Neuritis / etiology*
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use
  • Visual Acuity / drug effects
  • Visual Fields / drug effects

Substances

  • Cyclophosphamide
  • Prednisone