A DIAGNOSTIC QUARTET IN LEPTOMENINGEAL INFILTRATION OF THE OPTIC-NERVE SHEATH

Authors
MCFADZEAN R BROSNAHAN D DOYLE D GOING J HADLEY D LEE W
Citation
R. Mcfadzean et al., A DIAGNOSTIC QUARTET IN LEPTOMENINGEAL INFILTRATION OF THE OPTIC-NERVE SHEATH, Journal of neuro-ophthalmology, 14(3), 1994, pp. 175-182
Citations number
51
Categorie Soggetti
Clinical Neurology",Ophthalmology,Neurosciences
Journal title
Journal of neuro-ophthalmology → ACNP
ISSN journal
10708022
Volume
14
Issue
3
Year of publication
1994
Pages
175 - 182
Database
ISI
SICI code
1070-8022(1994)14:3<175:ADQILI>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
A rare case of optic leptomeningeal carcinomatosis secondary to a rect al adenocarcinoma is recorded. The presentation of rectal disease with blindness is unique. A diagnostic quartet of symptoms and signs of le ptomeningeal infiltration of the optic nerve sheath is proposed and it s value emphasized by the inability of further investigation to confir m the clinical diagnosis. The investigation and treatment of leptomeni ngeal carcinomatosis is reviewed.