Aconite induced myelo-optic neuropathy in a rabbit model
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
; : 77-82, 1994.
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ABSTRACT
Aconite is a common remedy of herb doctors and is widely used in the Far East. Clinical aspects of the visual disturbance produced by this drug have been described, but little is known about its pathology. Tinctura aconiti (0.6 mg of total alkaloid/kg 2x) was administered intraperitoneally in rabbits to evaluate its toxic effects on the visual system. The alteration in the visual evoked potential following aconite injection consisted of a delay in the onset and peak latency. Histopathologically, there were damages to the myelin sheath of the visual pathway, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. These findings suggest that aconite may cause primarily myelo-optic neuropathy.
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Asunto principal:
Nervio Óptico
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Médula Espinal
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Enfermedades del Nervio Óptico
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Aconitum
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Potenciales Evocados Visuales
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Inyecciones Intraperitoneales
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Vaina de Mielina
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
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Animals
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Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
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1994
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Article