Optic Nerve Tortuosity in Neurofibromatosis Type 1: A Rare Case Report

ABSTRACT

Optic nerve tortuosity is a benign and usually asymptomatic optic nerve abnormality documented on magnetic resonance imaging. This abnormality has rarely been defined in neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) cases. In this case report, we present incidental optic nerve tortuosity in a housewife with NF1 without any ocular involvement. Optic nerve tortuosity may occasionally be an incidental finding in patients with NF1. Therefore, clinicians should be aware of this rare coexistence.

KEYWORDS:

• Genetic abnormality
• neurofibromatosis type 1
• optic nerve tortuosity

Declaration of interest statement

All authors contributed significantly to the creation of this manuscript and each fulfilled criterion as established by the ICMJE. No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors. Patient consent was obtained to write this case report.