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Chiasmal Apoplexy:Haemorrhage from a Cavernous Malformation in the Optic Chiasm JNNP 52:1095-1099, Regli,L.,et al, 1989 See this aricle in Pubmed Article Abstract We present a patient who experienced sudden onset of orbital headache, visual loss and bitemporal visual field defect.MRI of the optic chiasm suggested a diagnosis of haemorrhage and hence a vascular malformation. Pterional craniotomy revealed an intrachiasmatic haematoma with a cavernous angioma.The malformation was totally excised and vision improved after surgery.The syndrome of chiasmal apoplexy is discussed.

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