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KMID : 0360220120530081208
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Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2012 Volume.53 No. 8 p.1208 ~ p.1211
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Treatment of Compressive Optic Neuropathy by Recurred Maxillary Cancer Using Stereotactic Radiosurgery: A Case Report
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Choi Sang-Yul
Youn Sang-Min
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Abstract
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Purpose: To report a case of a female patient treated with stereotactic radiosurgery for compressive optic neuropathy by recurred maxillary cancer.
Case summary: A 51-year-old woman with a history of maxillary cancer presented with decreased visual acuity and visual field and color vision defects in the right eye. The CT scan revealed a wide spread mass along the ethmoid sinus, orbit, optic canal, and skull base. Under the impression of compressive optic neuropathy, stereotactic radiosurgery was performed. A cumulative dose of 39 Gy in 3 daily fractions of 13 Gy was administered to the mass. After 10 days, visual acuity, color vision, and visual field improved and were maintained after a 2 month follow-up.
Conclusions: Stereotactic radiosurgery could be another treatment option for patients with compressive optic neuropathy caused by a malignant tumor.
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KEYWORD
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Compressive, Neuropathy, Optic, Radiosurgery, Stereotactic
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