Neuro-ophthalmological features of primary diffuse leptomeningeal gliomatosis

J Neuroophthalmol. 2011 Dec;31(4):299-305. doi: 10.1097/WNO.0b013e31821ee5c2.

Abstract

We performed an in-depth study of the neuro-ophthalmologic signs and symptoms of a rare but fatal disease known as primary diffuse leptomeningeal gliomatosis (PDLG). Two new cases of PDLG are described, and 22 published cases reviewed. Papilledema and sixth nerve palsy are the most common neuro-ophthalmic findings. Other abnormalities include third and fourth nerve palsies, nystagmus, and vision loss. Involvement of the visual system may be part of the initial presentation of PDLG.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abducens Nerve Diseases / diagnosis
  • Adolescent
  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Pressure
  • Cranial Irradiation
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Neoplasms, Neuroepithelial / diagnosis*
  • Neoplasms, Neuroepithelial / drug therapy
  • Papilledema / diagnosis
  • Tuberculosis, Meningeal / diagnosis*
  • Tuberculosis, Meningeal / drug therapy
  • Vision Disorders / diagnosis
  • Visual Acuity
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents