Optic nerve involvement in a case of methanol poisoning

The eyes and optic nerves were studied histologically in a fatal case of methanol poisoning in a 37-year-old man. The most striking findings were bilateral central necrosis of the optic nerves from behind the lamina cribrosa to the orbital apex. Proximal parts of the nerve and the tract showed no ne...

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Veröffentlicht in:	British journal of ophthalmology 1988-10, Vol.72 (10), p.778-781
1. Verfasser:	Naeser, P
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Chemical and industrial products toxicology. Toxic occupational diseases Humans Male Medical sciences Methanol - poisoning Necrosis Optic Nerve - pathology Optic Nerve Diseases - chemically induced Optic Nerve Diseases - pathology Toxicology Various organic compounds
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Zusammenfassung:	The eyes and optic nerves were studied histologically in a fatal case of methanol poisoning in a 37-year-old man. The most striking findings were bilateral central necrosis of the optic nerves from behind the lamina cribrosa to the orbital apex. Proximal parts of the nerve and the tract showed no necrosis. It is suggested that the complex blood supply of the nerve may be of importance.
ISSN:	0007-1161 1468-2079
DOI:	10.1136/bjo.72.10.778