Set of signs and symptoms that are associated with lesions of the optic chiasm
Optic chiasm
Visual pathway with optic chiasm (X shape outlined, red) (1543 image from Andreas Vesalius' Fabrica)
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chiasma opticum
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birnlex_1416
Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy
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Chiasmal syndrome is the set of signs and symptoms that are associated with lesions of the optic chiasm, manifesting as various impairments of the affected's visual field according to the location of the lesion along the optic nerve. Pituitary adenomas are the most common cause; however, chiasmal syndrome may be caused by cancer, or associated with other medical conditions such as multiple sclerosis and neurofibromatosis.
Chiasmalsyndrome is the set of signs and symptoms that are associated with lesions of the optic chiasm, manifesting as various impairments of the affected's...
also known as chiasmalsyndrome. Chiasmalsyndrome has been classified into three types; anterior, middle and posterior chiasmalsyndromes. Another type...
dissection. Guidance of axon crossing and non-crossing during development. Chiasmalsyndrome Chiasm (anatomy) Definition of types of crossings Contralateral brain...
a blurring of vision, color vision defects and photophobia. Chiasmal tumors- In chiasmal tumors, in addition to vision loss, sluggish pupillary reactions...
disruptions in the visual input along the pathways (retina, optic nerve, chiasmal and retrochiasmal lesions) lesions in the extracortical visual system,...
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