[Reversible cortical blindness associated with bilateral occipital lesions caused by cyclosporin A: report of two cases].

Abstract

We report two cases of encephalopathy with cortical blindness associated with reversible bioccipital lesions in transplanted patients (of the kidney and bone marrow) who were being treated with cyclosporin A. We briefly discuss the pathogenesis of symptoms and review the literature.

• Authors: J A Tamayo, T Ojea, M Hervás, A León, O Fernández
• Journal: Neurologia (Barcelona, Spain) (Neurologia) Vol. 12 Issue 2 Pg. 89-91 (Feb 1997) ISSN: 0213-4853 [Print] Spain
• Vernacular Title: Ceguera cortical reversible asociada a lesiones bioccipitales secundaria a ciclosporina A. A propósito de 2 casos.
• PMID: 9147459 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Immunosuppressive Agents
• Cyclosporine

Topics

• Adult
• Blindness (etiology, physiopathology)
• Bone Marrow Transplantation
• Cyclosporine (adverse effects)
• Functional Laterality
• Humans
• Immunosuppressive Agents (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Kidney Transplantation
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Occipital Lobe (physiopathology)