Journal of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
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J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus · Jul 2001
Neuro-ophthalmic features in pediatric tubercular meningoencephalitis.
To examine the neuro-ophthalmic profile in childhood tubercular meningoencephalitis and assess its prognostic importance. ⋯ Neuro-ophthalmic features, in association with raised intracranial tension, often are a part of pediatric tubercular meningoencephalitis presentation. The type of neuro-ophthalmic features may have prognostic value. Optic nerve involvement is the most common finding in tubercular meningoencephalitis.