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[Cerebral blindness].

W E J Weber1

  • 1Academisch Ziekenhuis, afd. Neurologie, Postbus 5800, 6202 AZ Maastricht. wweb@sneu.azm.nl

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|November 14, 2002
PubMed
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Cerebral blindness, a vision loss from brain lesions, can occur after medical procedures or with certain diseases. This condition is often reversible, especially when not caused by stroke.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Ophthalmology

Background:

  • Cortical or cerebral blindness results from lesions in the brain's visual pathways.
  • It can be a rare complication of non-neurologic diseases or medical interventions.

Observation:

  • Two patients presented with cerebral blindness: one post-cerebral angiography for a carotid-cavernous fistula, the other with reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome.
  • Both patients experienced vision recovery, one spontaneously within three days, the other without specific treatment.

Findings:

  • Cerebral blindness is characterized by vision loss despite normal pupillary reactions and eye movements.
  • Misdiagnosis as 'hysteric' can occur due to unawareness of the syndrome by physicians.

Implications:

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  • Recognizing cerebral blindness is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis and ensure appropriate patient management.
  • Prompt identification can lead to better outcomes, as the condition is often reversible if not due to ischemic stroke.