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KMID : 0213520110250010033
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Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
2011 Volume.25 No. 1 p.33 ~ p.36
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Analysis of the Causes of Optic Disc Swelling
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Jung Jong-Jin
Baek Seung-Hee
Kim Ung-Soo
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Abstract
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Purpose: To investigate the clinical manifestations and diagnoses of optic disc swelling.
Methods: The medical records of 49 patients who experienced optic disc swelling between March 2008 and June 2009 were retrospectively reviewed. The characteristics of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NA-AION) and optic neuritis (ON), which showed optic disc swelling most commonly, were compared.
Results: NA-AION was the most common disorder (34.7%) that presented with optic disc swelling. ON was identified in 15 patients (30.6%). Seven out of 49 patients (14.3%) had intracranially associated diseases, such as papilledema and compressive optic neuropathy. Pseudopapilledema was noted in four patients (8.2%). Other diseases (e.g., papillophlebitis, neuroretinitis, and diabetic papillopathy) were seen in six patients (12.2%). Ocular pain was observed more commonly in patients with ON (p = 0.001). Patients with ON expected a better visual prognosis than patients with NA-AION (0.12 ± 0.32 vs. 0.49 ± 0.35, p = 0.001).
Conclusions: NA-AION and ON should be considered in the differential diagnosis when patients with optic disc swelling present to the neuro-ophthalmology clinic. Detailed history taking and supportive examinations, such as visual field, color-vision and imaging tests, should also be performed as indicated. Regular follow-up of such exams is necessary for the differential diagnosis of these diseases.
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KEYWORD
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Ischemic optic neuropathy, Korea, Optic disc swelling, Optic neuritis
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