Chiasmal optic neuritis

Two patients exhibiting bitemporal hemianopia due to chiasmal optic neuritis with pathological confirmation of noncompressive lesions are presented; the first due to a chronic, idiopathic demyelinating process, and the second a result of ethchlorvynol (Placidyl) toxicity. The literature regarding ch...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of clinical neuro-ophthalmology 1982-06, Vol.2 (2), p.93
Hauptverfasser:	Reynolds, W D, Smith, J L, McCrary, 3rd, J A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Demyelinating Diseases - complications Ethchlorvynol - adverse effects Female Hemianopsia - diagnosis Humans Male Middle Aged Optic Chiasm Optic Neuritis - chemically induced Optic Neuritis - diagnosis Optic Neuritis - etiology Scotoma - diagnosis
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Zusammenfassung:	Two patients exhibiting bitemporal hemianopia due to chiasmal optic neuritis with pathological confirmation of noncompressive lesions are presented; the first due to a chronic, idiopathic demyelinating process, and the second a result of ethchlorvynol (Placidyl) toxicity. The literature regarding chiasmal optic neuritis is reviewed, and a discussion of other noncompressive causes of bitemporal hemianopia is presented.
ISSN:	0272-846X