Isolated optic nerve, chiasm, and tract involvement in Bing-Neel Syndrome.

Michael S Hughes1, Edward J Atkins, Dean M Cestari

  • 1Harvard University (MSH); University of Saskatchewan (EJA); Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (DMC, RCS); and Massachusetts General Hospital (FH), Boston, Massachusetts.

Summary

Bing-Neel Syndrome, a central nervous system infiltration of Waldenström's macroglobulinemia, can affect vision. This study details two cases of isolated anterior visual pathway involvement, suggesting infiltrative and autoimmune mechanisms contribute to visual failure.