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Transient postictal cortical blindness.

S A Skolik1, T R Mizen, R M Burde

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri.

Journal of Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology
|September 1, 1987
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Transient visual loss in children with diabetes mellitus and seizures can occur postictal. While the exact cause is unclear, this temporary cortical blindness is generally benign and resolves quickly.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Endocrinology
  • Ophthalmology

Background:

  • Children with chronic conditions like diabetes mellitus require careful monitoring for neurological complications.
  • Seizure disorders can present with diverse postictal (after seizure) symptoms.

Observation:

  • An 8-year-old boy with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and a seizure disorder experienced temporary vision loss following severe seizures.
  • The patient exhibited transient cortical blindness, a rare postictal phenomenon.

Findings:

  • The precise role of hypoglycemia in the observed transient cortical blindness was not definitively determined.
  • The visual recovery was rapid, and the overall presentation suggests a benign course.

Implications:

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  • This case highlights the importance of considering transient cortical blindness in the differential diagnosis of visual disturbances in children with epilepsy and diabetes.
  • Understanding postictal phenomena is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management in pediatric neurology.
  • Further research may elucidate the specific mechanisms linking seizures, hypoglycemia, and visual disturbances in this population.