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Mr Shoja, M Mahdavi,
Volume 14, Issue 2 (7-2006)
Abstract
Purpose: To report a case of unilateral severe visual loss and bilateral optic disc cupping secondary to brain metastasis of bronchogenic carcinoma
Patient and findings: A 48 year-old woman presented with severe visual loss of left eye without redness or pain or any systemic findings .Clinical findings included decreased visual acuity of left eye to 4 m CF and (+3) positive Marcus-Gunn reflex .There was asymmetric optic disc cupping associated with visual field defect in left eye
The neurologic investigations showed a secondary metastatic tumor in the brain from bronchogenic carcinoma.
Conclusion: Before making a diagnosis of normal -tension glaucoma in asymmetric optic disc cupping and normal intraocular pressure, ophthalmologists should rule out neurologic defects and brain tumors.