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  • Ophthalmology
  • Neurology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Paraneoplastic visual syndromes are rare disorders associated with systemic cancers.
  • These syndromes are distinct from direct tumor invasion or metastasis.
  • Causes are unrelated to metabolic, nutritional, infectious, or iatrogenic factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review paraneoplastic syndromes affecting the visual system.
  • To highlight key chorioretinal and neurological manifestations.
  • To discuss diagnostic considerations, including antibody presence.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of paraneoplastic syndromes impacting vision.
  • Categorization of syndromes based on ocular involvement (chorioretinal vs. neurological).
  • Discussion of diagnostic markers and differential diagnoses.

Main Results:

  • Chorioretinal involvement includes cancer-associated retinopathy (CAR) and melanoma-associated retinopathy (MAR).
  • Neurological syndromes with ophthalmologic impact encompass optic neuropathy, opsoclonus-myoclonus, and paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration (PCD).
  • Antibodies can aid diagnosis but are not always present.

Conclusions:

  • Paraneoplastic visual syndromes present with varied chorioretinal and neurological symptoms.
  • Accurate diagnosis requires distinguishing these from other ocular and neurological conditions.
  • Understanding these syndromes is crucial for timely cancer diagnosis and management.