CommentMS in children can also follow an optic neuritis episode, with a higher likelihood in young girls. 2,5 Unilateral presentation of optic neuritis in children is usually associated with excellent visual prognosis, but with a high probability of developing MS. 5 In contrast, children with bilateral optic neuritis develop MS much less frequently (7% to 9%). [3][4][5] Kriss et al. 2 reported that 74% of bilateral optic neuritis patients had swollen optic discs. Our case presented with bilateral aute retrobulbar optic neuritis without swelling of discs and no seizures. Immediate steroid administration resulted in good recovery.We should always consider that children who present with optic neuritis can develop MS. We recommend careful observation and long-term follow-up in such cases.
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