Recurrent and consecutive non-arteritic optic neuropathy in a patient with protein S deficiency.

Abstract

A 50-year-old man with a history of protein S deficiency treated by long-term warfarin presented with right non-arteritic optic neuropathy. Following successful augmentation of warfarin to minimise the effect of thrombophilia, he had a recurrence in the right eye and involvement of the left eye 11 days after the initial onset. Further investigation showed a marginal blood lipid profile, which was treated with lipid-lowering agents. A combination of aetiologies was seen in this patient. Other unique factors, such as the short duration to recurrence and involvement of the fellow eye, are discussed.

• Authors: I Y H Wong, S C Y Koo, C W N Chan
• Journal: Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi (Hong Kong Med J) Vol. 16 Issue 6 Pg. 480-3 (Dec 2010) ISSN: 1024-2708 [Print] China
• PMID: 21135426 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Optic Nerve Diseases (etiology)
• Protein S Deficiency (complications)
• Recurrence