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[Bilateral papilledema, unilateral loss of vision and abducens nerve palsy].

Authors :
Behrendt MH
Lohmann CP
Klopfer M
Source :
Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft [Ophthalmologe] 2014 Jun; Vol. 111 (6), pp. 560-4.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

A 35-year-old woman complained of headache, reduced visual acuity, restricted visual field in the right eye and blindness in the left eye. The examination of the retina showed papilledema and peripapillary hemorrhages in both eyes. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a sinus thrombosis. Despite modern imaging technologies sinus thrombosis is an often overlooked, life-threatening disease and needs immediate treatment in order to avoid long-term consequences. An ophthalmological examination can be pioneering as it leads to further imaging.

Details

Language :
German
ISSN :
1433-0423
Volume :
111
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
23933837
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00347-013-2897-8