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Chiasmal optic neuritis
Author(s) -
Kerty E.,
Eide N.,
Nakstad P.,
NybergHansen R.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.1991.tb02011.x
Subject(s) - optic neuritis , optic chiasm , medicine , magnetic resonance imaging , visual field , visual acuity , ophthalmology , neuritis , optic nerve , radiology , surgery , multiple sclerosis , psychiatry
We describe two cases of chiasmal optic neuritis. The presenting symptoms were reduced visual acuity and bitemporal visual field defects. The enlargement of the optic chiasm in the acute stage and normalization after recovery is demonstrated by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).