Bilateral toxocara optic neuropathy

Terry A. Cox; Gregory E. Haskins; John L. Gangitano; Dean L. Antonson

Bilateral toxocara optic neuropathy

Terry A. Cox, Gregory E. Haskins, John L. Gangitano, Dean L. Antonson

Pediatrics Gastroenterology

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Abstract

A 14-year-old girl had loss of vision in the right eye and bilateral optic disc swelling. After treatment with oral prednisone, the neuropathy resolved. An extensive evaluation led to a probable diagnosis of Toxocara optic neuropathy.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	267-274
Number of pages	8
Journal	Journal of Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology
Volume	3
Issue number	4
State	Published - Dec 1983

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Ophthalmology
Clinical Neurology

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