Optic Neuritis as Isolated Manifestation of Leptomeningeal Carcinomatosis: A Case Report and Systematic Review of Ocular Manifestations of Neoplastic Meningitis

Optic Neuritis as Isolated Manifestation of Leptomeningeal Carcinomatosis: A Case Report and Systematic Review of Ocular Manifestations of Neoplastic Meningitis

Introduction. Leptomeningeal carcinomatosis occurs in about 5% of cancer patients. Ocular involvement is a common clinical manifestation and often the presenting clinical feature. Materials and Methods. We report the case of a 52-year old lady with optic neuritis as isolated manifestation of neoplas...

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Main Authors: Silvia Lanfranconi, Paola Basilico, Ilaria Trezzi, Linda Borellini, Giulia Franco, Vittorio Civelli, Francesco Pallotti, Nereo Bresolin, Pierluigi Baron
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Neurology Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/892523
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