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Optic tract syndrome secondary to metastatic breast cancer
M Groom1, M D Kay, C Vicinanza-Adami
1Department of Ophthalmology, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Ft Lauderdale 33309, USA. groomm@cesmtp.ccf.org
American Journal of Ophthalmology
|January 23, 1998
Abstract
Purpose:
To report a patient who was initially examined with optic tract syndrome caused by a focal metastasis to the lateral geniculate body and optic tract.
Method:
Case report.
Results:
A 44-year-old woman with metastatic breast cancer was initially examined with normal central visual acuity, afferent pupillary defect, homonymous hemianopia, and optic atrophy.
Conclusion:
This case demonstrates that an isolated optic tract syndrome may occur as a result of metastatic lesions to the lateral geniculate body and optic tract.