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Toxic Optic Neuritis due to Isotretinoin in a Child with Neuroblastoma

Retinoids, namely tretinoin and isotretinoin, are metabolically active derivates of vitamin A and used as therapeutic agents. Tretinoin is part of the standard therapy for patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia. Isotretinoin is applied to children with medium and high risk neuroblastoma. Further, both isomers are frequently administered to patients with acne and other skin or mucosal disorders. Isotretinoin usage in dermatology has been associated with several ocular side effects. We report on the first pediatric patient with neuroblastoma who suffered from acute transient bilateral vision loss due to optic neuritis induced by systemical administration of isotretinoin.

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