Optic neuritis as ocular manifestation of Wegener’s granulomatosis — case report

Abstract

Wegener’s granulomatosis (WG) is a systemic, autoimmune, granulomatous necrotising inflammation of unknown aetiology. WG is described by the triad, which includes: rhinitis, and pulmonary and kidney dysfunction. The ocular signs are inflammatory orbital disease, nasolacrimal ducts obstruction, conjunctivitis, episcleritis, scleritis uveitis, retinal vasculitis, and optic neuritis. This article describes the case of a patient with optic neuritis associated with WG.