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Secondary optic atrophy due to metastasis in brain due to lung cancer

VIDHYA VIDHYA

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Abstract : Secondary optic atrophy can be due to metastatic
lesion in the brain. High index of suspicion is necessary in
secondary optic atrophy as the lesions can mimic various
benign conditions like tuberculoma. We are presenting a case
of secondary optic atrophy due to bronchogenic carcinoma
where initially the lesion resembled tuberculoma closely.
Keyword :Secondary optic atrophy,metastasis, bronchogenic
carcinoma.


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