Abstract
Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is rarely associated with multiple sclerosis-like features. We present a case of a 65-year-old African American woman with LHON masquerading as neuromyelitis optica (NMO). We highlight the features of the clinical examination and MRI that were suggestive of an alternative diagnosis and review the literature regarding LHON and multiple sclerosis. The diagnosis of LHON should be considered in all cases of acute or subacute bilateral optic neuropathy, including presumed seronegative NMO.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 265-268 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Sep 1 2011 |
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McClelland, C. M., Van Stavern, G. P., & Tselis, A. C. (2011). Leber hereditary optic neuropathy mimicking neuromyelitis optica. Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology, 31(3), 265-268. https://doi.org/10.1097/WNO.0b013e318225247b