Traumatic bitemporal hemianopsia: case report
Tibbs, P.A.; Brooks, W.H.
Journal of Trauma 19(2): 129-131
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-5282 PMID: 762730 Document Number: 150952
Bitemporal hemianopsia due to trauma to the optic chiasm is uncommon following head injury. In the patient described, a hemianopic field defect was seen 12 days after frontal basilar skull fracture. We feel the cause is intrachiasmatic contusion, edema, and hemorrhage. Serial ophthalmologic examinations and possibly use of steroids are recommended.