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Show 134 LITERATURE ABSTRACTS comments on and compares the findings on optic neuritis in both of these papers. Lyn A. Sedwick, M. D. Long- term Visual Outcome in Terson Syndrome. Schultz PN, Sobol WM, Weingeist TA. Ophthalmology 1991; 98: 1814- 19 ( Dec). [ Reprint requests to C. S. O'Brien Library, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Iowa, Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, lA 52242.] The authors chronicle the presentation and longterm visual outcome of 30 eyes with Terson syndrome. About 80% regain visual acuity of 20/ 50 or better with or without vitrectomy, although vitrectomy did hasten visual recovery. In all eyes, the most common permanent sequela was epiretinal membrane formation. Lyn A. Sedwick, M. D. Superior Oblique Palsy Manifested During Pregnancy. Jacobson OM. Ophthalmology 1991; 98: 1874-- 6 ( Dec). [ Reprint requests to Dr. D. M. Jacobson, Neuro- ophthalmology ( 4F), Marshfield Clinic, 1000 N. Oak Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449.] J Clin Neuro- opltil"""",, I'e: 10 , No. 2, 1992 The author describes three patients with isolated superior oblique palsy that became symptomatic during pregnancy. He felt that all three had a decompensated long- standing vertical deviation; their symptoms resolved after delivery. This paper is reassuring that not all patients with diplopia with onset during pregnancy have serious neurological disease. Lyn A. Sedwick, M. D. Secondary Optic Nerve Tumors. Christmas NJ, Mead MD, Richardson EP, Albert OM. Surv Ophthalmol 1991; 36: 196- 206. ( Nov- Dec). [ Reprint requests to Dr. D. M. Albert, Dept. of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114]. For this review article, the authors review the literature on secondary optic nerve tumors and combine it with pathological reports and postmortem specimens on file at the David G. Cogan Eye Pathology Laboratory at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. The most frequent source of secondary optic nerve tumors is a primary ocular tumor, usually melanoma or retinoblastoma. Metastatic tumor and hematopoietic malignancies ( leukemia, lymphoma) are next most common. This article is a good review of this subject. Lyn A. Sedwick, M. D. |
