Retinal haemorrhage in a child with optic neuritis and acute disseminated encephalomyelitis.

Retinal haemorrhage in a child with optic neuritis and acute disseminated encephalomyelitis.

Kelly, Niall ; Vincent, Andrea ; Nolan, Melinda ; Bastin, Sonja

Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/2292/49130

Issue Date: 2019-05-05

Reference: BMJ case reports 12(5) 05 May 2019

Rights: Copyright: BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2019

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Abstract:

A 2-year-old presented with lethargy, acute visual loss, fixed dilated pupils and severe bilateral retinal haemorrhages. The retinal findings raised concerns about abusive head trauma, but subsequent investigations confirmed the diagnosis of bilateral optic neuritis associated with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis.

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