Anatomy
Cerebral hemisphere: Occipital and infero-medial temporal lobes
Vascular
Posterior cerebral artery
Signs & Symptoms
Side | Manifestation | Comments |
---|---|---|
Contralateral | Visual loss – homonymous hemianopia | Optic pathway, calcarine cortex |
Notes
Visual field defects are frequently the only neurological abnormalities. Other associated syndromes: alexia without agraphia, visual or color anomia.
References
Clinical features and mechanism of occipital infarction. Ann Neurol 1987 Mar;21(3):290-9.