Pansinusitis Causing Bilateral Optic Neuritis in a 9-year-old Child

Sinusitis is a rare cause of optic neuritis in children. This case illustrntes bilateral optic neuritis in a 9-year-old child caused by pansinusi tis. It demands an accurate diagnosis with a prompt management. A proper treatment of sinusitis is essential to prevent this complication.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bashkaran, Karuppannan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pusat Pengajian Sains Perubatan 2010
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Online Access:http://eprints.usm.my/54035/
http://eprints.usm.my/54035/1/DR%20BASHKARAN%20KARUPPANNAN%20-%20e.pdf
Description
Summary:Sinusitis is a rare cause of optic neuritis in children. This case illustrntes bilateral optic neuritis in a 9-year-old child caused by pansinusi tis. It demands an accurate diagnosis with a prompt management. A proper treatment of sinusitis is essential to prevent this complication.