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Abstract #15492 Published in IGR 1-3
Natural interferon therapy: optic nerve ischemic damage?
Norcia F; Di Maria A; Prandini F; Redaelli COphthalmologica 1999; 213: 339-340
The purpose of this study was the evaluation of retinal abnormalities during a treatment with natural interferon (IFN) for chronic hepatitis C. Retinal hemorrhages and optic disc edema were found in a 40-year-old woman during IFN therapy. The disc edema and retinopathy resolved after the INF was discontinued. Although retinal abnormalities correlated with IFN therapy have been described recently by some authors, the pathogenesis is still unclear. Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy occurring in a patient treated with IFN is a probable complication of the therapy.
Dr. F. Norcia, Ophthalmic Clinic, IRCCS-Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia; Italy
Classification:
10 Differential diagnosis e.g. anterior and posterior ischemic optic neuropathy
