Post-traumatic transient cortical blindness in a child with occipital bone fracture

Rachel H C Ng

doi:10.1016/j.jocn.2016.08.010

Post-traumatic transient cortical blindness in a child with occipital bone fracture

J Clin Neurosci. 2016 Dec:34:225-227. doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2016.08.010. Epub 2016 Oct 1.

Author

Rachel H C Ng¹

Affiliation

¹ Neurosurgery, Lady Cilento Children's Hospital, 501 Stanley St, South Brisbane, 4101 QLD, Australia. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 27707613
DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2016.08.010

Abstract

Cortical blindness as sequelae of trauma has been reported in literature but mostly in the setting of occipital cortex or visual tract damages. We present a case of transient cortical blindness in a child following a closed head injury with a non-displaced occipital bone fracture and underlying occipital lobe contusion. We discuss the pathophysiology behind Post-traumatic transient cortical blindness, relevant investigations, and current management.

Keywords: Children; Cortical blindness; Head injury; Neurosurgery.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Accidental Falls*
Blindness / diagnostic imaging
Blindness / etiology
Blindness, Cortical / diagnostic imaging*
Blindness, Cortical / etiology*
Child
Female
Humans
Occipital Bone / diagnostic imaging*
Occipital Bone / injuries*
Skull Fractures / complications
Skull Fractures / diagnostic imaging