Optic Perineuritis-Imaging

Optic perineuritis is an uncommon variety of orbital inflammatory disease that is distinct from demyelinating optic neuritis. In contrast to those with optic neuritis, patients with optic perineuritis are often older at onset and are more likely to show sparing of central vision. Magnetic resonance imaging scans demonstrate enhancement around, rather than within, the optic nerve. Response to corticosteroids is more dramatic than in patients with optic neuritis, and patients are more likely to experience recurrence after stopping treatment.

MRI usually shows Perineural enhancement and “streaky” fat with or without extraocular muscle enhancement. This patient improved dramatically with steroids.

Dr.Sumer K Sethi, MD
Consultant Radiologist ,VIMHANS and CEO-Teleradiology Providers
Editor-in-chief, The Internet Journal of Radiology
Director, DAMS (Delhi Academy of Medical Sciences)