Title of article
Late-onset Visual Loss in Osteopetrosis
Author/Authors
Wangai, Abdul-Majid Aga Khan University Hospital, Kenya , Waa, Sheila Aga Khan University Hospital, Kenya , Wangai, Maryam Management Sciences for Health, Kenya , Amayo, Erastus University of Nairobi - School of Medicine - Departments of Medicine, Kenya , Olunya, Oluoch University of Nairobi - School of Medicine - Departments of Surgery, Kenya
From page
407
To page
411
Abstract
Late-onset visual loss is a complication of nerve entrapment and increased intracranial pressure. We hereby describe the first 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. This case highlights the need to have a high index of suspicion in cases of unexplained fractures with late-onset blindness
Keywords
Osteopetrosis , Blindness , Late onset , Case report , Eastern Africa
Journal title
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal (SQUMJ)
Journal title
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal (SQUMJ)
Record number
2690648
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