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ArticleJapanese journal of radiology2015

Optic chiasmal edema observed on T2-weighted MR images: a reversible finding in obstructive hydrocephalus.

Takashi Hiyama, Tomohiko Masumoto, Masanari Shiigai, Hiroyoshi Akutsu, Akira Matsumura, Manabu Minami

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Article in Japanese journal of radiology, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Visual outcome after endoscopic third ventriculostomy for hydrocephalus.Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery · 2018
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6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Takashi HiyamaDepartment of Radiology, University of Tsukuba Hospital, 2-1-1 Amakubo, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0005, Japan, med-tak@hotmail.com.
Tomohiko Masumoto
Masanari Shiigai
Hiroyoshi Akutsu
Akira Matsumura
Manabu Minami
University of Tsukuba · JPTsukuba Medical Center Hospital · JPUniversity of Tsukuba Hospital · JP

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTo evaluate the clinical significance of optic chiasmal edema (OCE) observed in hydrocephalus. MATERIALS AND

methodsTwenty patients with obstructive hydrocephalus and eight patients with communicating hydrocephalus were recruited. We classified both groups into OCE-positive and negative subgroups on three-dimensional T2-weighted images. In the obstructive hydrocephalus group, the pre- and postoperative periventricular hyperintensity (PVH) grade, Evans index, and third ventricle diameter were compared between the subgroups. The visual disturbances were reviewed in the medical records.

resultsEleven obstructive hydrocephalus patients (55 %) had OCE, while none of communicating hydrocephalus patients did. OCE was improved in all patients postoperatively. Preoperative PVH grade was significantly higher in the OCE-positive subgroup (p < 0.01). There were no statistically significant differences in the other indices. Visual disturbances were observed in two OCE-negative patients alone.

conclusionOCE is a reversible finding frequently observed in obstructive hydrocephalus and may not be associated with visual disturbances.

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Magnetic Resonance ImagingOptic ChiasmAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBrain EdemaChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansHydrocephalusMaleMiddle Aged

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