Could a Gout Attack Cause Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischaemic Optic Neuropathy?

Non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION) is a common cause of optic neuropathy in individuals over the age of 50. While risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidaemia have been identified, recent literature suggests that new risk factors may be associated with NAIO...

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Published inNeuro-ophthalmology (Amsterdam : Aeolus Press. 1980) Vol. 47; no. 5-6; pp. 269 - 273
Main Authors Karti, Omer, Top Karti, Dilek, Kiyat, Pelin, Şak, Tuncer
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 02.11.2023
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optic neuropathy
non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy
Gout
hyperuricaemia
inflammatory arthritis
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Summary:Non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION) is a common cause of optic neuropathy in individuals over the age of 50. While risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidaemia have been identified, recent literature suggests that new risk factors may be associated with NAION. This article reports a case of NAION that occurred concurrently with an acute gout attack in a 78-year-old male patient with no other systemic diseases. We suggest that gout may be a new potential risk factor for NAION as it has the potential to cause inflammation and vascular dysfunction, particularly during acute attacks. The case emphasises the importance of considering gout as a possible risk factor in the aetiology of NAION.
ISSN:0165-8107
1744-506X
DOI:10.1080/01658107.2023.2212759