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Opto-chiasmatic arachnoiditis in brothers
Annals of Ophthalmology
|March 1, 1979
Summary
This study presents six patients with adhesive arachnoiditis affecting the opto-chiasmatic cistern. Surgical intervention for chiasmal adhesions showed favorable results, recommending prompt treatment for visual preservation.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
Background:
- Adhesive arachnoiditis affecting the opto-chiasmatic cistern is a rare condition.
- Visual impairment is a primary symptom, often with sudden onset.
- Potential familial predisposition is noted in some cases.