کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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2696622 | 1565027 | 2011 | 5 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
BackgroundMeningeal carcinomatosis (MC) is a devastating and frequently fatal complication of cancer, affecting approximately 5% of patients with systemic malignancies. The disease is characterized by diffuse infiltration of the meninges and cerebrospinal fluid by metastatic tumor cells. The disease affects all levels of the central nervous system, with the most common symptoms of the disease being headache, change in mental status, diplopia, hearing loss, facial numbness, and vision loss. Ocular or visual symptoms have been reported in 91% of patients with MC and may progress to total blindness.Case reportThis report presents a case of MC with multiple ocular manifestations and a review of the literature regarding diagnosis and treatment of the disease.ConclusionEye care professionals can play a critical role in directing care and achieving an early diagnosis of MC and should be educated about this rare condition.
Journal: Optometry - Journal of the American Optometric Association - Volume 82, Issue 7, July 2011, Pages 408–412