"Optic Chiasm" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The X-shaped structure formed by the meeting of the two optic nerves. At the optic chiasm the fibers from the medial part of each retina cross to project to the other side of the brain while the lateral retinal fibers continue on the same side. As a result each half of the brain receives information about the contralateral visual field from both eyes.
Concept/Terms
Optic Chiasm- Optic Chiasm
- Chiasm, Optic
- Chiasms, Optic
- Optic Chiasms
- Chiasma Opticum
- Chiasma Opticums
- Opticum, Chiasma
- Opticums, Chiasma
- Optic Chiasma
- Chiasma, Optic
- Chiasmas, Optic
- Optic Chiasmas
- Optic Decussation
- Decussation, Optic
- Decussations, Optic
- Optic Decussations
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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Optic Chiasm" by people in Harvard Catalyst Profiles by year, and whether "Optic Chiasm" was a major or minor topic of these publication.
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1994 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Below are the most recent publications written about "Optic Chiasm" by people in Profiles.
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Optochiasmatic Cavernomas: Updated systematic review and proposal of a novel classification with surgical approaches. Neurosurg Rev. 2024 Jan 19; 47(1):53.
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Portable MRI to assess optic chiasm decompression after endoscopic endonasal resection of sellar and suprasellar lesions. J Neurosurg. 2023 12 01; 139(6):1664-1670.
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Petrosal Approach for Giant Retrochiasmatic Craniopharyngioma: 2-Dimensional Operative Video. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). 2021 05 13; 20(6):E420-E421.
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Comparison of multiple tractography methods for reconstruction of the retinogeniculate visual pathway using diffusion MRI. Hum Brain Mapp. 2021 08 15; 42(12):3887-3904.
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Cavernous Malformation of the Optic Nerve and Chiasm: Prompt Suspicion and Surgery Matter. J Neuroophthalmol. 2022 03 01; 42(1):108-114.
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Intracranial Autograft Fat Placement to Separate the Optic Chiasm from Tumor to Improve Stereotactic Radiotherapy Dosimetry. World Neurosurg. 2021 02; 146:80-84.
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Construction and reconstruction of brain circuits: normal and pathological axon guidance. J Neurochem. 2020 04; 153(1):10-32.
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Macular Ganglion Cell Complex Reduction Preceding Visual Field Loss in a Patient With Chiasmal Compression With a 21-Month Follow-Up: Comment. J Neuroophthalmol. 2018 03; 38(1):127-128.
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Transnasal Transsphenoidal Elevation of Optic Chiasm in Secondary Empty Sella Syndrome Following Prolactinoma Treatment. World Neurosurg. 2018 Apr; 112:250-253.
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Treatment of empty sella associated with visual impairment: a systematic review of chiasmapexy techniques. Pituitary. 2018 Feb; 21(1):98-106.