title: Visual loss and intoxication.
abstract: The Foster Kennedy Syndrome is very uncommon. The literature cited is often confusing. This paper presents a lucid definition of the syndrome that has contemporary diagnostic value and tenacious historical roots. We attempt to "sort-out" the true Foster Kennedy syndrome from its congeners and discuss the misnomers involved. An illustrative case is presented.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000435:Alcoholic Intoxication / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008577:Meningeal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D008579:Meningioma / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D000857:Olfaction Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D009896:Optic Atrophy / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D010211:Papilledema / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D013577:Syndrome; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology