Optic chiasmal neuritis.
In four of six patients with clinical optic chiasmal neuritis, MRI demonstrated abnormalities of the chiasm. Optic chiasmal neuritis may be the initial manifestation of multiple sclerosis, a reflection of established CNS demyelination, or an isolated clinical finding.
Newman
N J
NJ
Department of Ophthalmology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA.
Lessell
S
S
Winterkorn
J M
JM
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003389:Cranial Nerve Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D005682:Gadolinium; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009443:Neuritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D009897:Optic Chiasm; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014794:Visual Fields
D005682:Gadolinium