Optic neuropathies in childhood: a review of etiology and treatment

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GÜNBEY C., Konuskan B.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, cilt.61, sa.4, ss.471-476, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 61 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2019
  • Doi Numarası: 10.24953/turkjped.2019.04.001
  • Dergi Adı: TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.471-476
  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Optic neuropathy (ON) is a common problem in childhood resulting from various causes including ischemic, metabolic, hereditary, traumatic and inflammatory events. The latter represents the most prevalent group; the term "optic neuritis" is generally used for this group which can manifest as part of a systemic inflammatory disease, a central nervous system disorder, or as an isolated entity. The aim of this review is to highlight the clinical characteristics and treatments of ON for pediatricians, focusing on optic neuritis.