Leber hereditary optic neuropathy associated with antiretroviral therapy for human immunodeficiency virus infection - 03/09/11
, Christopher Ta, MD a, Arthur A Basham, MD b, Sam Mansour, MD aAbstract |
PURPOSE: Antiretroviral therapy has reduced the morbidity and mortality associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. However, side effects are increasingly recognized, including a commonly reported toxic mitochondrial myopathy. We report such a case of Leber hereditary optic neuropathy in a patient with antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection and speculate on a possible toxic etiologic role in the development of Leber hereditary optic neuropathy by a shared mitochondrial mechanism
METHODS: Case Report. Bilateral optic disk abnormalities observed in a 38-year-old HIV positive man with a family history of Leber hereditary optic neuropathy were documented with fundus photography, color vision testing, and visual field testing. Mitochondrial DNA testing was used to confirm the genetic predisposition to Leber hereditary optic neuropathy.
RESULTS: Progressive bilateral optic nerve pallor temporally associated with the administration of antiretroviral medication was observed. Diagnostic testing revealed progressive visual field and color vision loss as well as a mitochondrial DNA mutation consistent with Leber hereditary optic neuropathy.
CONCLUSION: Antiretroviral therapy may be associated with the onset of Leber hereditary optic neuropathy in genetically predisposed patients.
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Vol 131 - N° 1
P. 143-145 - janvier 2001 Retour au numéro
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