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Techniques in Neurosurgery & Neurology

Cavernous Malformation of the Optic Chiasm with Multiples Cerebral Cavernous Malformations

Submission: September 20, 2017: Published: November 13, 2017

DOI: 10.31031/TNN.2017.01.000507

ISSN 2637-7748
Volume1 Issue2

Abstract

Optochiasmal cavernous malformations are a most uncommon location of Cerebral Cavernous Malformations (CCMs). This rare lesion often presenting with headaches, acute or progressive visuals disturbances, or chiasmatic apoplexy. We reported a case of Cavernous Malformation (CM) of the optic chiasm who performed a total gross resection with a subfrontal approach. The clinical, radiological and intraoperative findings are presented and also a review of the literature.

Keywords: Cavernous malformation; Optic nerve; Optic chiasm; Surgery

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