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Optic perineuritis (OPN)

Findings:
Subtle circumferential perineural enhancement of bilateral optic nerves is seen. The optic sheaths are mildly prominent. No evidence of any retrobulbar mass lesion.
No intra- or extra-axial mass lesion or collection is identified. The ventricles and sulcal spaces are within normal limits. There is no midline shift.
The brain parenchyma is unremarkable. No evidence of any enhancing intra or extra-axial mass lesion. No diffusion restriction.
The intracranial circulation is unremarkable.
Empty sella is noted again.
Small mucous retention cysts are noted in bilateral maxillary sinuses. The paranasal sinuses are otherwise clear.

No bony abnormality is seen. The craniocervical junction is normal.

Conclusion:
Subtle perineural enhancement of bilateral optic nerves, likely in keeping with optic perineuritis.
Empty sella.

Updated on 13. April 2023

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About the author

Dr Sara Mohebbi is a Consultant Radiologist (Facharzt für Radiologie) with sub-specialty training in neuroradiology. She served as Chief Resident at University Hospital Freiburg and is a member of the European Society of Radiology (ESR). Her clinical focus includes demyelinating disease, neuro-oncology, and vascular neuroimaging. Dr Mohebbi is the Clinical Lead at Radiology Prime, where she provides independent second opinion reports on brain and spine MRI.