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A 28-year-old woman presents with sudden onset of blurred vision in her left eye over the past two days. She reports that the vision loss is accompanied by pain that worsens with eye movement. On examination, she has decreased visual acuity in the left eye and a relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD). Fundoscopic examination is unremarkable. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A) Optic neuritis
B) Retinal detachment
C) Acute angle-closure glaucoma
D) Central retinal artery occlusion
E) Papilledema

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A) Optic neuritis

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A 29-year-old woman presents with sudden onset of blurred vision in her right eye over the past two days. She reports that colors appear faded and she experiences pain when moving her eye. She denies any trauma or systemic symptoms. Her medical history is unremarkable. On examination, her right eye shows decreased visual acuity and a relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD). Fundoscopic examination is normal. Visual field testing reveals a central scotoma in the right eye. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A) Optic neuritis
B) Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy
C) Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy
D) Compressive optic neuropathy
E) Papilledema

Answer:

A) Optic neuritis

Explanation:

The patient is a young woman presenting with sudden onset of blurred vision, color desaturation, pain with eye movement, decreased visual acuity, RAPD, and a central scotoma—all classic signs of optic neuritis. The normal fundoscopic exam suggests the inflammation is retrobulbar (behind the eye). Optic neuritis is most common in young adults and can be the first manifestation of demyelinating diseases like multiple sclerosis.

Differential Diagnoses:

• Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy: Typically affects young men with painless, subacute bilateral vision loss due to mitochondrial inheritance.

• Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION): Usually occurs in older adults with vascular risk factors; presents with sudden painless vision loss and optic disc swelling on fundoscopy.

• Compressive Optic Neuropathy: Caused by mass lesions leading to gradual vision loss and possibly other neurological deficits.

• Papilledema: Bilateral optic disc swelling due to increased intracranial pressure; patients often have headache and transient visual obscurations rather than persistent vision loss.

Key Points:

• Optic Neuritis Signs: Sudden vision loss, pain with eye movement, decreased color vision, central scotoma, RAPD, normal or swollen optic disc.

• Patient Demographics: Commonly affects young adults, especially women.

• Associated Conditions: Often linked with multiple sclerosis; MRI may be warranted for further evaluation.

• Management: High-dose intravenous corticosteroids may accelerate visual recovery.

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1. Optic Neuritis Clinical Features:

   • Source: Hickman, S.J., Dalton, C.M., Miller, D.H., Plant, G.T. "Management of Optic Neuritis." The Lancet, vol. 360, no. 9349, 2002, pp. 1953–1962.

   • Summary: This article details the typical presentation of optic neuritis, including sudden vision loss, pain exacerbated by eye movement, decreased color vision, central scotoma, and relative afferent pupillary defect. It emphasizes that fundoscopy can be normal in retrobulbar optic neuritis.

2. Association with Multiple Sclerosis:

   • Source: Beck, R.W., Trobe, J.D., Moke, P.S., et al. "High- and Low-Risk Profiles for the Development of Multiple Sclerosis within 10 Years after Optic Neuritis: Experience of the Optic Neuritis Treatment Trial." Archives of Ophthalmology, vol. 121, no. 7, 2003, pp. 944–949.

   • Summary: The study discusses the strong association between optic neuritis and multiple sclerosis (MS), noting that optic neuritis can be the first manifestation of MS, especially in young women. MRI findings of demyelinating lesions increase the risk of developing MS.

3. Differential Diagnoses:

   • Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON):

     • Source: Newman, N.J., Biousse, V. "Hereditary Optic Neuropathies." Eye, vol. 18, no. 11, 2004, pp. 1144–1160.

     • Summary: LHON typically affects young men and presents with painless, subacute, bilateral vision loss due to mitochondrial DNA mutations.

   • Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION):

     • Source: Hayreh, S.S. "Ischemic Optic Neuropathies." Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, vol. 55, no. 3, 2007, pp. 177–190.

     • Summary: NAION usually occurs in older adults with cardiovascular risk factors. It presents with sudden, painless vision loss and optic disc swelling on fundoscopy.

   • Compressive Optic Neuropathy:

     • Source: Vaphiades, M.S., Horton, J.C., Cestari, D.M. "Compressive Optic Neuropathy." Neurologic Clinics, vol. 35, no. 1, 2017, pp. 143–157.

     • Summary: Discusses gradual vision loss due to mass lesions compressing the optic nerve, often accompanied by other neurological signs depending on the lesion's location.

   • Papilledema:

     • Source: Friedman, D.I., Liu, G.T., Digre, K.B. "Revised Diagnostic Criteria for the Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome in Adults and Children." Neurology, vol. 81, no. 13, 2013, pp. 1159–1165.

     • Summary: Papilledema is characterized by bilateral optic disc swelling due to increased intracranial pressure. Patients may experience headaches and transient visual obscurations rather than persistent vision loss.

4. Management of Optic Neuritis:

   • Source: Optic Neuritis Study Group. "The Clinical Profile of Optic Neuritis: Experience of the Optic Neuritis Treatment Trial." Archives of Ophthalmology, vol. 109, no. 12, 1991, pp. 1673–1678.

   • Summary: Provides evidence that high-dose intravenous corticosteroids may accelerate visual recovery in optic neuritis but do not affect the long-term visual outcome.

Key Points Supported by References:

• Typical Presentation of Optic Neuritis: Sudden onset of vision loss, pain with eye movement, decreased color vision, central scotoma, and RAPD in young adults (Reference 1).

• Association with MS: Optic neuritis can be the initial presentation of multiple sclerosis, especially with MRI evidence of demyelinating lesions (Reference 2).

• Differential Diagnoses Explained: Differentiation from other optic neuropathies based on age, symptoms, and clinical findings (References 3a–3d).

• Treatment Considerations: Use of high-dose intravenous corticosteroids for optic neuritis management (Reference 4).

Note: These references are based on reputable medical journals and textbooks to provide evidence-based information supporting the diagnosis and explanation provided in the previous question.