[A case of optic neuritis associated with Crohn's disease].

Abstract

In Crohn's disease, neurologic complications such as cerebrovascular accident, headache, peripheral neuropathy have been reported sporadically. The pathogenesis of these neurologic complications is still unknown and controversial. We experienced a 22-year-old man, with Crohn's disease accompanied by optic neuritis. Loss of visual acuity was developed during the worsening course of enterocutaneous fistula. After high dose steroid treatment, his visual acuity and neurologic symptoms improved immediately.

• Authors: Sung Hee Han, Oh Young Lee, Sun Young Yang, Dae Won Jun, Hang Lak Lee, Yong Cheol Jeon, Dong Soo Han, Joo Hyun Sohn, Byung Chul Yoon, Ho Soon Choi, Joon Soo Hahm, Min Ho Lee, Dong Hoo Lee, Choon Suhk Kee
• Journal: The Korean journal of gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe chi (Korean J Gastroenterol) Vol. 48 Issue 1 Pg. 42-5 (Jul 2006) ISSN: 1598-9992 [Print] Korea (South)
• PMID: 16861881 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Crohn Disease (complications, drug therapy, pathology)
• Humans
• Intestinal Fistula (complications)
• Male
• Optic Neuritis (complications, diagnosis)