Coexistence of Charles Bonnet Syndrome and occipital epilepsy: A diagnostic challenge
Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) is a condition characterized by complex visual hallucinations in individuals with visual impairment. We present the case of a patient with bilateral optic atrophy secondary to obstructive hydrocephalus caused by a pineal parenchymal tumor of intermediate differentiation...
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| author | Vijaya Lakshmi Valaparla Aabishkar Bhattarai Patrick J. Karas Diosely C. Silveira |
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| description | Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) is a condition characterized by complex visual hallucinations in individuals with visual impairment. We present the case of a patient with bilateral optic atrophy secondary to obstructive hydrocephalus caused by a pineal parenchymal tumor of intermediate differentiation (PPTID) who experienced formed visual hallucinations consistent with CBS. Following a right occipital craniotomy for occipital transtentorial approach and tumor resection, she developed elementary visual hallucinations. A thorough clinical history and systematic diagnostic evaluation led to the identification of coexisting right occipital epilepsy. This case highlights an intriguing overlap of two positive visual phenomena with distinct pathophysiological mechanisms. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ddf119fc87704edca4e87a6b005f1ae52025-08-20T03:12:57ZengElsevierEpilepsy & Behavior Reports2589-98642025-06-013010076410.1016/j.ebr.2025.100764Coexistence of Charles Bonnet Syndrome and occipital epilepsy: A diagnostic challengeVijaya Lakshmi Valaparla0Aabishkar Bhattarai1Patrick J. Karas2Diosely C. Silveira3Department of Neurology, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, TX 77550, United States; Corresponding author.Department of Neurology, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, TX 77550, United StatesDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, TX 77550, United StatesDepartment of Neurology, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, TX 77550, United StatesCharles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) is a condition characterized by complex visual hallucinations in individuals with visual impairment. We present the case of a patient with bilateral optic atrophy secondary to obstructive hydrocephalus caused by a pineal parenchymal tumor of intermediate differentiation (PPTID) who experienced formed visual hallucinations consistent with CBS. Following a right occipital craniotomy for occipital transtentorial approach and tumor resection, she developed elementary visual hallucinations. A thorough clinical history and systematic diagnostic evaluation led to the identification of coexisting right occipital epilepsy. This case highlights an intriguing overlap of two positive visual phenomena with distinct pathophysiological mechanisms.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589986425000243Visual hallucinationCharles Bonnet SyndromeOccipital epilepsy |
| spellingShingle | Vijaya Lakshmi Valaparla Aabishkar Bhattarai Patrick J. Karas Diosely C. Silveira Coexistence of Charles Bonnet Syndrome and occipital epilepsy: A diagnostic challenge Epilepsy & Behavior Reports Visual hallucination Charles Bonnet Syndrome Occipital epilepsy |
| title | Coexistence of Charles Bonnet Syndrome and occipital epilepsy: A diagnostic challenge |
| title_full | Coexistence of Charles Bonnet Syndrome and occipital epilepsy: A diagnostic challenge |
| title_fullStr | Coexistence of Charles Bonnet Syndrome and occipital epilepsy: A diagnostic challenge |
| title_full_unstemmed | Coexistence of Charles Bonnet Syndrome and occipital epilepsy: A diagnostic challenge |
| title_short | Coexistence of Charles Bonnet Syndrome and occipital epilepsy: A diagnostic challenge |
| title_sort | coexistence of charles bonnet syndrome and occipital epilepsy a diagnostic challenge |
| topic | Visual hallucination Charles Bonnet Syndrome Occipital epilepsy |
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