A Case of Bilateral Pseudo Papilledema Revealing a Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy
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چکیده
Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) is a mitochondrial disease caused by mutations in DNA affecting the respiratory complex I and leading to death of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) [1]. It characterized sudden onset usually severe bilateral loss central vision, predominantly young men [2]. The risk vision 50% among 10% women who carry LHON primary [3]. We report an atypic case 11 years old girl.
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عنوان ژورنال: Austin journal of clinical ophthalmology
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2381-9162']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26420/austinjclinopthalmol.2022.1128