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Chiasmatic syndrome caused by Rathke's cleft cyst: A case report
Jan Lešták1, Martin Kynčl1, Pavel Haninec2
1Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, 27201 Kladno, Czech Republic.
Molecular and Clinical Oncology
|April 16, 2025
Summary
A 70-year-old woman presented with vision loss due to chiasmatic syndrome, later diagnosed as Rathke's cleft cyst (RCC). Surgical removal was successful, highlighting the importance of visual field testing for diagnosing vision disorders.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- A case report details a 70-year-old woman with no prior eye disease experiencing declining vision.
- Initial symptoms included decreased visual acuity in both eyes, with incipient cataracts noted.

