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Traumatic Globe Luxation With Chiasmal Avulsion.

Authors :
Zhou SW
Pang AYC
Poh EWT
Chin CF
Source :
Journal of neuro-ophthalmology : the official journal of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society [J Neuroophthalmol] 2019 Mar; Vol. 39 (1), pp. 41-43.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Background: To describe an unusual case of traumatic globe luxation with optic chiasmal avulsion and review the existing literature on this rare condition for further discussion of mechanisms, diagnosis, and management.<br />Methods: Case report and review of existing case reports and case series identified through literature search.<br />Results: A 28-year-old woman, with no previous medical history, had left globe luxation and optic chiasm avulsion after being stabbed directly into the left orbit with the use of the stiletto high heel of a shoe. Automated visual field testing detected a temporal hemianopia in the unaffected eye despite normal central visual acuity. Chiasmal avulsion was demonstrated by MRI.<br />Conclusions: This case suggests that perimetry and MRI should always be considered in traumatic globe luxation to localize the site of injury. Temporal hemianopia in the fellow eye indicates a concomitant chiasmal injury.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1536-5166
Volume :
39
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of neuro-ophthalmology : the official journal of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
29901489
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/WNO.0000000000000671