Optic nerve sheath arachnoid cyst simulating glaucomatous defect in the visual field

Authors

  • Vanessa López Torres Universidad del Valle
  • Ana Milena Bautista Torres Universidad del Valle
  • Edgar Lozano Cruz ICESI; Universidad del Valle

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21615/cesmedicina.35.1.5

Keywords:

Arachnoid cysts, Optic nerve, Scotoma, Glaucoma, Visual fields

Abstract

Background: Arachnoid cyst is a benign fluid collection similar in composition to cerebrospinal fluid within the arachnoid, circumscribed by normal fibrovascular tissue that compresses the leptomeninges surrounding the optic nerve. Objective: To describe the case of a patient with an optic nerve sheath arachnoid cyst with a typical glaucoma campimetric defect, but with an optic disc without findings of glaucoma, to highlight the need to study these cases with neuroimaging to detect this type of changes.

Conclusion: Optic nerve sheath arachnoid cyst is an exceptional entity that generally has a benign behavior remaining stable over time; but could eventually originate compressive optic neuropathy, affecting visual acuity or visual fields due to nerve fiber layer damage. In the patient´s case this damage was manifested with a visual field defect that simulated glaucomatous neuropathy.

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Published

2021-05-04

How to Cite

López Torres, V., Bautista Torres, A. M. ., & Lozano Cruz, E. . (2021). Optic nerve sheath arachnoid cyst simulating glaucomatous defect in the visual field. CES Medicina, 35(1), 44–50. https://doi.org/10.21615/cesmedicina.35.1.5

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