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. 1990 Jun;49(6):410–411. doi: 10.1136/ard.49.6.410

Recurrent papilloedema and early onset optic atrophy in Behçet's syndrome.

L S Teh 1, G M O'Connor 1, M M O'Sullivan 1, J C Pandit 1, L Beck 1, B D Williams 1
PMCID: PMC1004113  PMID: 2383068

Abstract

Two patients with Behçet's syndrome and intracranial hypertension are reported. One developed a recurrence of papilloedema while receiving treatment but eventually made a full recovery, whereas the other developed optic atrophy within three months of onset despite treatment.

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