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Optic chiasmal neuritis

Nancy J. Newman, Simmons Lessell, Jacqueline M.S. Winterkorn

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Abstract

In four of six patients with clinical optic chiasmal neuritis, MRI demonstrated abnormalities of the chiasm. Optic chiasmal neuritis may be the initial manifestation of multiple sclerosis, a reflection of established CNS demyelination, or an isolated clinical finding.

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In four of six patients with clinical optic chiasmal neuritis, MRI demonstrated abnormalities of the chiasm. Optic chiasmal neuritis may be the initial manifestation of multiple sclerosis, a reflection of established CNS demyelination, or an isolated clinical finding.

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In four of six patients with clinical optic chiasmal neuritis, MRI demonstrated abnormalities of the chiasm. Optic chiasmal neuritis may be the initial manifestation of multiple sclerosis, a reflection of established CNS demyelination, or an isolated clinical finding.

Key concepts: Optic neuritis, Optic chiasm, Multiple sclerosis, Medicine, Neuritis, Magnetic resonance imaging, Ophthalmology, Optic nerve

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