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Chiasmal syndrome
1Woodbridge Medical Center, VA 22192, USA.
Background:
Chiasmal syndrome is the constellation of signs and symptoms that are associated with lesions of the optic chiasm. Pituitary adenoma is its single most common cause.
Methods:
A MEDLINE search of the biomedical literature was conducted to uncover papers on topics related to chiasmal syndrome published since 1989.
Results:
The MEDLINE search retrieved a total of 163 citations. Each citation was screened for relevance. Copies of each relevant paper were obtained and their references were examined for any publications that the original search may have missed and for older publications that continue to be of importance.
Conclusions:
This review article discusses the etiology, diagnosis, and management of chiasmal syndrome.