Late-onset Visual Loss in Osteopetrosis
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2011, Vol 11, Issue 3
Abstract
Late-onset visual loss is a complication of nerve entrapment and increased intracranial pressure. We hereby describe the frst case in Eastern Africa. A 23 year-old lady presented with sudden blindness, headaches and body weakness. She had previously had treatment for multiple unexplained fractures. Findings of optic nerve entrapment explained this blindness. Tis case highlights the need to have a high index of suspicion in cases of unexplained fractures with late-onset blindness.
Authors and Affiliations
Abdul-Majid Wangai| Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya, Sheila Waa| Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya, Maryam Wangai| Management Sciences for Health, Nairobi, Kenya, Erastus Amayo| Departments of Medicine and Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya, Oluoch Olunya| Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya
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