1Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ft. Lauderdale, U.S.A.
2Lee Shettle Eye and Hearing, Largo, U.S.A.
Neuro-Ophthalmology & Visual Neuroscience.
2019,
Vol. 4 No. 1, 1-3
DOI: 10.12691/novn-4-1-1
Copyright © 2019 Science and Education PublishingCite this paper: Maja Magazin, Lee Shettle D.O.. A Case of Homonymous Hemianopia Caused by Metastatic Melanoma: Incorporating Neuro-Ophthalmological Exams in Screening for Recurrent Metastatic Disease.
Neuro-Ophthalmology & Visual Neuroscience. 2019; 4(1):1-3. doi: 10.12691/novn-4-1-1.
Correspondence to: Maja Magazin, Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ft. Lauderdale, U.S.A.. Email:
majamagazin18@gmail.comAbstract
Central nervous system tumors cause about 11% of all cases of homonymous hemianopia.1 Detection of visual field defects is important as it can aid in localization of cerebral lesions, especially in metastatic disease. These visual field defects are often unrecognized by the patient and may go undiagnosed without the proper screening. Here we present a case of left homonymous hemianopia caused by metastatic melanoma to the occipital lobe. Incorporating neuro-ophthalmological exams into current guidelines for surveillance of cutaneous melanoma may aid in the early detection of recurrent disease.
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