Clinical Profile of Childhood Optic Neuritis in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Bangladesh
Abstract:
Background: Childhood optic neuritis is rare and distinct
from that which occurs in adults. Visual prognosis is better
in children despite severe vision loss at the initial phase.
Proper understanding the clinical profile of optic neuritis
in children may make an opening to find out a better
management plan.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was
conducted at the Department of Pediatric Neurology,
National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital. Total 24
children of 5- 15 years old with acute or subacute loss of
vision were enrolled from January 2020 to December 2020.
Then thorough evaluation was done by taking history,
physical, neurological, and ophthalmological
examinations. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) study,
neuroimaging of orbit, brain, and spine, and anti- NMO
Ab were done subsequently.