Optic Nerve Tortuosity in Neurofibromatosis Type 1: A Rare Case Report
Neuro-Ophthalmology, vol.45, no.5, pp.313-316, 2021 (ESCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 45 Issue: 5
- Publication Date: 2021
- Doi Number: 10.1080/01658107.2020.1740282
- Journal Name: Neuro-Ophthalmology
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, EMBASE
- Page Numbers: pp.313-316
- Keywords: Genetic abnormality, neurofibromatosis type 1, optic nerve tortuosity
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Optic nerve tortuosity is a benign and usually asymptomatic optic nerve abnormality documented on magnetic resonance imaging. This abnormality has rarely been defined in neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) cases. In this case report, we present incidental optic nerve tortuosity in a housewife with NF1 without any ocular involvement. Optic nerve tortuosity may occasionally be an incidental finding in patients with NF1. Therefore, clinicians should be aware of this rare coexistence.