The Retrochiasmal Optic Pathway: A Link in Jeopardy

Abstract

The case of an intraventricular meningioma is presented and the visual complication incurred by its surgical resection is discussed. The importance of selecting the most optimal surgical approach and the basis for that selection are highlighted.

Visual allesthesia: looking through a negative prism? A review

“…17,18 Moreover, similar deficits can also be induced by damage incurred during cerebral resections for uncontrollable epilepsy or other surgical interventions, depending on the technique and the surgical approach undertaken. 19,29,30 Considering the age of the patient, (because the outlook for recovery of function seems to be better in the younger age group), 31 the extent and location of the cortical and/or subcortical areas affected, and their inherent plasticity 32 these sequelae, VA among them, may be permanent or recover in a major or minor degree.…”

“…In the realm of neurosurgery, VA has been rarely reported in cases of intra or extra-axial tumors located in that vicinity 17,18 or, as an exceptional postoperative complication. 19 Such a postoperative case 19 prompted the writing of this review.…”