(from MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia) Concepts. WebConclusion : Unilateral quadrantanopia appears to have been caused by pituitary tumor with intratumor hemorrhage, or pituitary apoplexy, that compressed the posterior portion of It causes medial rectus palsy on attempted lateral conjugate gaze and monocular horizontal nystagmus in the abducting eye. 5. C. The superior cervical ganglion projects postganglionic sympathetic fibers through rhe perivascular plexus of the carotid system to the dilator muscle of the iris. Once confirmed, treatment goals for isolated stroke are aimed at controlling modifiable risk factors that could predispose to subsequent CVAs. The patient was referred to his primary care physician with a request for an MRI with contrast of the area in question, to be performed within 24 to 48 hours. [8] Teaching individuals with quadrantanopia compensatory behaviors could potentially be used to help train patients to re-learn to drive safely. Curr Treat Options Neurol. [3], Homonymous denotes a condition which affects the same portion of the visual field of each eye. The visual pathway from optic chiasm to striate cortex. 9nNa6>yKEV The chiasm lies in the suprasellar cistern above the sella turcica, and is surrounded by the hypothalamus superiorly and the infundibulum and pituitary gland inferiorly[3]. Anterior chiasmal syndrome,or a lesion just anterior tothe chiasm on the same side as the eye with the central field defect. Looking right Looking left Eyes converged. Headache and photophobia have also been known symptoms[4]. Wilkins, 1997, p 261. Clin Exp Ophthalmol. Are there other neurological signs? Hypothalamic neurons of the paraventricular nucleus project directly to the ciliospinal center (T1-T2) of the intermediolateral cell column of the spinal cord. B. Bilateral constricted fields may be seen in hysteria. We learned this principle from professor Lou Catania, OD, quoting Hickams dictum: The patient may have as many diseases as he or she pleases.. 2009;37(1):30-53. The anterior area receives monocular input. The visual system is served by the optic nerve, which is a special somatic afferent nerve. B. Occipital eye fields are located in Brodmann's areas 18 and 19 of the occipital lobes. The lingual gyrus is the lower bank. The sufferer is able to detect light within the damaged visual field. This is considered a bitemporal visual field defect despite the extension into the superior nasal quadrant in the left field. When did you first notice it? Copyright 2023 Jobson Medical Information LLC unless otherwise noted. Neglect is primarily a disorder of attention whereby patients characteristically fail to orientate, to It contains input from the superior retinal quadrants, which represent the inferior visual field quadrants. Some authorities place the "center" in the paramedian pontine reticular formation. Meschia JF, Bushnell C, Boden-Albala B, et al. He was alert and Depending upon your level of comfort, you may also want to perform a cranial nerve screening, or even a gait, balance and symmetry screening. WebThe bitemporal hemianopia field defect is the classic presentation of a chiasmal lesion. To fully appreciate the potential underlying causes for various visual field defects, it is important to have a working knowledge of the anatomy of the visual system. When a patient presents complaining of loss of some or all of the vision in one eye or in a particular part of the field of vision, the most critical step is to determine if this is a neurological emergency. It contains noncrossing fibers from the two temporal hemiretinas and projects fibers to the suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus. Total monocular field loss. He later revealed hed been suffering from a headache on the right side, behind his ear (the occipital region). For pathology affecting the post-chiasmal pathways, the accepted convention is that greater congruity is associated with more posteriorly located lesions.1 However, this is not an absolute rule. b. Lesions that involve both cunei cause a lower altitudinal hemianopia (altitud inopia). (/) Destructive lesion of the right frontal eye field. left, O.D. 18. Lesion A of visual radiations to sup. right. A patient who experiences a large hole in the vision of the right eye immediately upon awakening may be quite different than the patient who noticed vision loss in one eye when the fellow eye was covered after a minor injury. Stimulation (e.g., from an irritative lesion) causes contralateral deviation of the eyes (i.e., away from the lesion). The use of aspirin as a platelet anti-aggregant may be advisable in those with significant intracranial arterial stenosis.3 Smoking cessation (including avoidance of second-hand smoke), a low-fat diet and regular exercise are also typically encouraged.4, Optometric management depends on the extent of field loss and the degree of recovery following the stroke. THE VISUAL PATHWAY (Figure 17-1) includes the following structures. It is called the rostral interstitial nucleus of the MLF and is associated with Parinaud's syndrome (see Figures 14-3A and 17-4F). By definition, an incomplete hemianopia spares at least part of the vision on the affected side. A significant visual field defect was present in not only the left eye, consistent with the patients case history, but also in the right eye. Of course, this test should be interpreted relative to other potential findings, such as corneal edema, cataracts, or other conditions that can affect the patients perception of brightness. Often, patients first notice visual symptoms accidentally, even if the problem has been long-standing. A. Doc Ophthalmol 2003 Nov;107(3):281-7. In: Neuro-ophthalmology. The diagnosis can be made with the swinging flashlight test (see Figure 17-4A). N Engl J Med. B. If there is a complete lesion or compression at the optic nerve, patients may experience total monocular vision loss in the affected eye. When affecting the visual pathway, mass effect can cause a multitude of changes in a patients visual field. Note the bilateral involvement despite unilateral (O.S.) Lesions in the optic tract can also cause an RAPD in certain instances.17. Arch Ophthalmol 2005 Feb;123(2):233-8. The retina processes the opposite side of the visual field. Bi-lateral damage to parietal lobes can cause Balints Syndrome, a visual attention and motor syndrome[13]. C. The optic chiasm contains decussating fibers from the two nasal hemiretinas. All rights reserved. Edgar DF, Crabb DP, Rudnicka AR, et al. For pathology affecting the post-chiasmal pathways, the accepted convention is that greater congruity is associated with more posteriorly located lesions. Davis, 1995. pp. HVr6}WX0. This is considered a bitemporal visual field defect despite the extension into the superior nasal quadrant in the left field.How quickly does the referral need to be made? The nystagmus is in the direction of the large arrowhead. Koeller KK, Smirniotopoulos JG. Score 1 only if a clear-cut asymmetry, including quadrantanopia, is found. [2], In a quadrantanopia that is partial, there also exists a distinct and sharp border between the intact and damaged field within the quadrant. In (eds): Neurologic Complications of Cancer. This is often from an anterior chiasmal lesion[6]. The use of aspirin as a platelet anti-aggregant may be advisable in those with significant intracranial arterial stenosis. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2007 Oct;48(10):4445-50. History of head trauma. Vision was 20/20 O.D. A bilateral simultaneous confrontation test will elicit a consistent neglect of the visual field in these patients. 1. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-52819-1.00237-1, Yoshihara MK, Lui F. Neuroanatomy, Bitemporal Hemianopsia. Are there any other sudden-onset neurological changes? De Moraes, C. G. (2013). The temporal retinal processes the nasal visual field, while the nasal retina processes the temporal visual field. In: StatPearls [Internet]. 22. The visual pathway. A 49-year-old Hispanic male presented with complaints of a red, irritated left eye with significantly reduced vision in the same eye. Wise clinicians analyze patients complaints within the context of the ocular and medical history to arrive at a logical presumptive diagnosis. 11. Damage to the optic radiations Type of field defect
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WebNystagmus is derived from Greek nustagmos (nodding, drowsiness) and nystazein (be sleepy or doze). A 49-year-old Hispanic male presented with complaints of a red, irritated left eye with significantly reduced vision in the same eye. 906-910, Kedar S, Zhang X, Lynn MJ, et al: Pediatric homonymous hemianopia. Natural course of visual field loss in patients with type 2 Usher syndrome. Such changes, among others, may indicate a cerebrovascular accident (stroke). (D) Third-nerve palsy, left eye. (7) Right hemianopia with macular sparing. What does the rest of the ocular examination reveal? [6], Binasal (either inferior or superior) quadrantanopia affects either the upper or lower inner visual quadrants closer to the nasal cavity in both eyes. THE The patient underwent neuroradiological evaluation, and a craniopharyngioma was found. Note the bilateral involvement despite unilateral (O.S.) Due to the abrupt onset of symptoms, we suspected a cerebrovascular accident affecting the posterior optic radiations or anterior occipital cortex. White light comparison testing showed a 25% sensitivity in the left eye as compared to the right. The visual field defect from a chiasmal lesion thus depends on which fibers are compressed. J Amer Geriatr Soc 2007 Mar;55(3):357-64. Post-chiasmal lesions result in homonymous field defects, i.e., affecting the same side (right or left) of the visual field and respecting the vertical midline. An Examining visual field defects in the paedriatric population exposed to vigabatrin. Causes of incident visual field loss in a general elderly population: the Rotterdam Study. WebUnilateral lesions can lead to homonymous hemianopias and scotomas. a. Transection causes a contralateral lower quadrantanopia. (6) Right lower quadrantanopia. 15. 1. A trace relative afferent pupillary defect was seen O.S., but both pupils were of normal size. At a visit in our clinic several months prior, vision O.S. The late Larry Gray, OD, used to tell us visual fields read like a roadmap to the brain. The implication is, if you can understand the architecture of the pathways and the nuances of visual field defects, you can potentially pinpoint the precise location of the intracranial pathology. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 1999 Feb;237(2):117-24. N Engl J Med 2008; 359: pp. WebThe syndrome of visuospatial neglect is a common consequence of unilateral brain injury. On attempted lateral conjugate gaze, the only muscle that functions is the intact lateral rectus. Is the patient alert and oriented? 20. The areas of the field lost in each eye are shown as black areas. Temporal lobe lesion (infarct, hemorrhagic stroke, trauma) on the side oppositethe visual field defect. Visual field testing provides insight into the integrity of the visual pathway. Lesions cause contralateral hemianopia with macular sparing. Journal of Glaucoma, 22 Suppl 5 Suppl 1, Proceedings of the 18th Annual Optic Nerve Rescue and Restoration Think Tank: Glaucoma and the Central Nervous System September 1617, 2011 New York, NY Sponsored by The Glaucoma Foundation (TGF), S2S7. Mass effect is the compression of nearby structures by a mass (aneurysm, tumor, hematoma, abscess). right. Identification of field loss using screening techniques. The visual field defect seen in the chiasmal syndrome is typically a bitemporal hemianopsia. CORTICAL AND SUBCORTICAL CENTERS FOR OCULAR MOTILITY. The frontal eye field is located in the posterior part of the middle frontal gyrus (Brodmann's area 8). 2. Glaucoma is the leading cause of visual field loss across all age groups.1 However, glaucoma patients often dont present with an initial chief complaint of visual field loss, unless the disease is quite advanced. Webquadrantanopia A loss of vision in a quarter of the visual field. Optic tract lesions are relatively uncommon[9], with lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN) lesions being even more rare but when seen, are due to ischemic, demyelinating, or traumatic etiologies. Lesions of the occipital lobe will result in contralateral congruous homonymous hemianopia. 1. One study demonstrates congruous visual field defects encountered in 350% of lesions to the optic tract or optic radiations, although 84% of occipital lobe lesions produced congruous field defects.2 Also, the vast majority of incongruous visual field defects occur with lesions to the optic radiations, which are located more anteriorly.2 One important caveat to this rule is that only incomplete homonymous hemianopias may be described as congruous or incongruous. These field defects will cross neither the vertical midline nor the horizontal midline. According to research, the majority of recovery occurs within the first 60 days after the initial event, and recovery after six months is highly unlikely. Compressive Lesions of the Optic Chiasm: Subjective Symptoms and Visual Field Diagnostic Criteria. Causes of a visual field defect that respects the horizontal midline (altitudinal visual field defects) are more frequently located anteriorly in the pathway (near the optic nerve or retina). If you think you see an RAPD but you arent sure, verify your findings. Philadelphia: Mosby, 1998. To understand these field defects, its necessary to know how the eye processes the visual field. 2007 May;143(5):772-80. Damage to the right parietal lobe can produce contralateral neglect. *Images generated. A. 21. The junctional scotoma (see Junctional Scotoma and Junctional Scotoma of Traquair) manifests as a central scotoma in the ipsilateral eye and a superior temporal visual field defect in the contralateral eye. Quadrantanopia can also result in significant constraints of ones vision and ability to WebComplete anopia refers to the complete absence of vision. Smoking cessation (including avoidance of second-hand smoke), a low-fat diet and regular exercise are also typically encouraged. (G) Fourth-nerve palsy, right eye. Prechiasmal lesion on thesame side as the eye with the visual field defect. Ramrattan RS, Wolfs RC, Panda-Jonas S, et al. (J J) Argyll Robertson pupil. If you do order neuroradiology studies for your patient, its a good idea to work with the neurologist the first few times so that you dont end up with equivocal results. If patient is blind from any cause, score 3. Prevalence and causes of visual field loss in the elderly and associations with impairment in daily functioning: the Rotterdam Study. Glaucoma, branch retinal artery occlusion, anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. A. Transection causes ipsilateral blindness, with no direct pupillary light reflex. Lebers hereditary optic neuropathy with childhood onset. Bitemporal (either inferior or superior) quadrantanopia affects either the upper or lower outer visual quadrants in both eyes. Retinitis pigmentosa. The History Makes the Diagnosis
b. The decision to order radiological testing or wait for the neurologist to do it will also vary, depending upon your working relationship with the neurologist and the imaging centers in your area. It represents damage to the inferior optic radiating fibers (Meyers loop). A fixed and dilated pupil, ptosis, and a "down-and-out" eye are caused by pressure on the ipsilateral oculomotor nerve. The locations and associated tumors along the visual pathway include: The orbit can be divided into 3 different zones: intraconal, extraconal, and intercompartmental. Webunilateral blindness or enucleation, visual fields in the remaining eye 0 = No visual loss. Stroke. Neuro Oncol 2007 Oct;9(4):430-7. It projects to the ipsilateral lateral rectus muscle and, through the medial longitudinal fasciculus (MLF), to the contralateral medial rectus subnucleus of the oculomotor complex. Baltimore, Williams &. Remember: Nearly half of the nerve fibers cross at the optic chiasm, so the loss of visual field on one side is quite different than loss of vision in one eye. Post-geniculate fibers split into superior and inferior pathways, traveling through the parietal and temporal lobes, respectively, as they course posteriorly in the brain. Perimetric homonymous visual field loss post-stroke. Occlude the abnormal eye and shine the light in the normal eye. Are There Any Natural Ways to Increase Breast Size? The response in the stimulated eye is called the direct pupillary light reflex. 19. Lam BL, Thompson HS. Bilateral lesions can cause complete cortical blindness and can sometimes be accompanied by a condition called Anton-Babinski syndrome. Connections of the pontine center tor lateral conjugate gaze. Most commonly, the nasal crossing fibers are affected, manifesting with a monocular temporal field defect in the ipsilateral eye. Besides your normal history and examination sequence, ask: Is the field loss in one eye, or is it on one side of the field? 6th Edition. Quickly switch the occluder to the normal eye, and shine the light in the abnormal eye. J Neuroophthalmol 1999 Sep;19(3):153-9. ), III. 1. Any complaint of headaches not explained by the exam. His visual acuity recovered fully, but his visual fields only partially recovered. The associated features like aphasia and hallucinations will help to further localize lesions to the temporal lobe[13]. INTRODUCTION. The same is true for the superior and inferior visual fields - the inferior retina processes the superior visual field, and the superior retina processes the inferior visual field[6]. As we know, purely unilateral field defects typically reflect pre-chiasmal lesions, either within the retina or optic nerve. Scotomas that change can be considered transient, so they are more likely vascular in origin. He later revealed hed been suffering from a headache on the right side, behind his ear (the occipital region). E. The lateral geniculate body is a six-layered nucleus. Destruction causes transient ipsilateral conjugate deviation of the eyes (i.e., toward the lesion). Neuro-Ophthalmology (Amsterdam: Aeolus Press. In general, you can link the findings from color vision and pupil testing together. CN = cranial nerve. Pelak VS, Dubin M, Whitney E. Homonymous hemianopia: a critical analysis of optical devices, compensatory training, and NovaVision. had been recorded at 20/25. Imaging for neuro-ophthalmic and orbital disease - a review. The visual association cortex (Brodmann's area 19) projects through the cortico-tectal tract to the superior colliculus and pretectal nucleus. Next, hold the ND filter over the suspect eye and repeat the test. Otherwise, many of these cases are considered to be urgencies rather than emergencies, and require referral within a few days to a week. Also, defects that respect the vertical midline are nearly always located at the chiasm or farther back in the visual pathway. The caudal Edinger-Westphal nucleus, which mediates contraction of the ciliary muscle. Sometimes, however, the most obvious diagnosis is not the correct one. Convergence remains intact (inset). If you are not comfortable performing such tests, you can refer this patient to a neurologist for them. (5) Ri^ht upper quad* rantanopia. If the patient displays disturbances in speech, gait, memory, facial symmetry or behavior, an immediate referral to the ER is essential. D. The ciliary ganglion, which gives rise to postganglionic parasympathetic fibers. Pupils were normally reactive and ocular motilities were unrestricted. 3. This occurs due to a lesion of the ipsilateral optic nerve, causing an optic neuropathy, and of the contralateral decussating inferior nasal retinal fibers, causing loss of the superior and temporal field in the opposite eye. It projects to the ipsilateral lateral geniculate body, pretectal nuclei, and superior colliculus. His visual acuity recovered fully, but his visual fields only partially recovered. Lesions of the Optic Chiasm, Parasellar Region, and Pituitary Fossa. Is there a color vision defect? The defect is usually bilateral as it is typically caused by a lesion past the optic chiasma. Further RecommendationsThe patient was referred to his primary care physician with a request for an MRI with contrast of the area in question, to be performed within 24 to 48 hours. 7. Zhang X, Kedar S, Lynn MJ, et al. Note that the defect in the right (asymptomatic) eye strongly respects the vertical midline. Orbital masses. left, O.D. The pressure cone forces the parahippocampal uncus through the tentorial incisure. There can be several different etiologies affecting the optic pathway posterior to the chiasm: Depending on the patients lesion, the clinical manifestations can be variable. The treatment of the visual field defect depends on the underlying etiology. 1 = Partial hemianopia. Neurology 2006; 66: pp. Philadelphia: F.A. complaints. (10) Upper altitudinal hemianopia as a result of bilateral destruction of the lingual gyri. Are there any other unassociated symptoms? Turano KA, Broman AT, Bandeen-roche K, et al. Any other clinical finding (subjective or objective) that does not correlate with other examination findings. So, if the patient says, I cant see on the left side, you need more clarification before you develop a short list of differential diagnoses. McKean-Cowdin R, Varma R, Wu J, et al. At the junction of the optic nerve and the chiasm, there are two different types of fibers on the optic nerve that can be affected: the nasal crossing fibers and the temporal non-crossing fibers. OCT-A Shows Microvascular Glaucomatous Damage, 10-2 Visual Field Testing: A Tool for All Glaucoma Stages, AI-assisted Retinal Screening Shows Promise. 14. H. Adie's pupil is a large tonic pupil that reacts slowly to light but does react to near (light-near dissociation). Ali M, Hazelton C, Lyden P, et al; VISTA Collaboration. He was alert and oriented, had a normal gait and displayed no affective abnormalities. Alert the triage personnel at the hospital that a potentially time-critical patient is on the way. The hypothalamus. It includes the following structures: A. Ganglion cells of the retina, which project bilaterally to the pretectal nuclei, B. A significant visual field defect was present in not only the left eye, consistent with the patients case history, but also in the right eye. 530 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106 USA; 351 West Camden Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2436 USA:Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2005. Because of this extraordinarily detailed and consistent arrangement, lesions of the visual pathway result in predictable and repeatable visual field defects. The cone refers to the area created by the four rectus muscles and the intermuscular membrane that joins them and extends posteriorly to the insertion of the muscle tendons on the annulus of Zinn at the orbital apex[1]. (A) Relative afferent (Marcus Gunn) pupil, left eye. Clinicians should be aware of the localizing value of specific visual field defects and perform neuroimaging to exclude a structural lesion including mass lesions[15]. History of cerebrovascular accident. Such knowledge will enhance proper triage of these often-critical patients. The lower division (see Figure 17-2) loops from the lateral geniculate body anteriorly (Meyers loop), then posteriorly, to terminate in the lower bank of the calcarine sulcus, the lingual gyrus. Once confirmed, treatment goals for isolated stroke are aimed at controlling modifiable risk factors that could predispose to subsequent CVAs. Anatomy of the Visual Pathways. 2005 Mar 31.;352(13):1305-16. a. Transection causes a contralateral upper quadrantanopia ("pie in the sky")-. There was a pronounced RAPD in the left eye with reduced color vision (1/14 plates) in the left eye only. The pupil. Coleman AL, Cummings SR, Yu F, et al. It may have a In general, most mass lesions compressing the visual system require surgery both for diagnostic (pathologic confirmation) and therapeutic (relieve mass effect) indications. Kudrna GR, Stanley MA, Remington LA. Our patient was found to have an incomplete, moderately congruous, left homonymous hemianopia, denser above than below the horizontal midline. Has this ever happened before? 909917.e1). 4. (Reprinted with permission from Fix JD: BRS Neuroanatomy. Patients with residual field deficit following stroke may benefit from vision rehabilitation, including such elements as prismatic correction and compensatory training to improve visual search abilities. This enhances subtle pupillary defects. If there is unilateral blindness or enucleation, visual fields in the remaining eye are scored. When to do Automated Field Testing:
Depending on the results of the visual field, patients can have further imaging performed. J AAPOS 2006; 10: pp. The section of the optic nerve at the optic chiasm transects all fibers from the ipsilateral retina as well as fibers from the contralateral inferior nasal quadrant that loop into the optic nerve. If you can confirm that the visual field is not organic in nature, careful consideration for a referral to a psychologist or psychiatrist is indicated. Bilateral deficits are caused by chiasmal lesions or lesions affecting the retrochiasmal pathways. Optic chiasm field defects Lesions at the optic chiasm are characterised by bitemporal hemianopia. Quadrantanopia, quadrantanopsia, refers to an anopia (loss of vision) affecting a quarter of the visual field. B. (1) Ipsilateral blindness. Guidelines for the primary prevention of stroke: a statement for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Carefully evaluate the anterior and posterior segments. WebUnilateral cortical lesions involving the occipital lobe will usually produce a hemi-field cut contralateral to the site of the lesions. Severity of visual field loss and health-related quality of life. WebThis loss is unilateral and homonymous: this implies that the visual deficit affects the same region of the visual field in both eyes; this is due to the fact that fibers from the nasal hemi-retinas (representing the lateral or temporal visual field) from each eye cross in the optic chiasm, while fibers from the temporal hemi-retina (representing At todays visit, he reported a two-day history of vision loss, which developed abruptly. Note that half of the optic nerves cross at the optic chiasm, causing vision loss on one side to be quite different than that in one eye. In other cases, medical evaluation and treatment are necessary; vertebrobasilar insufficiency (VBI) and ocular ischemic syndrome (OIS) secondary to internal carotid artery insufficiency are far more serious potential causes of transient binocular (caused by VBI) and monocular (caused by OIS) scotomas. The underlying diagnosis is often serious and can threaten long-term vision and even the patients well-being. Unexplained visual acuity loss. The bitemporal hemianopia field defect is the classic presentation of a chiasmal lesion. hemorrhagic stroke, trauma)on the side opposite the, AI Algorithms Successful in Diagnosing DR, Peripheral Retinal Lesion Detection Improves With UWF Imaging, Rapid Macular Thinning an Early Sign of HCQ Toxicity. There was a pronounced RAPD in the left eye with reduced color vision (1/14 plates) in the left eye only. Parietal lobe lesion (infarct, hemorrhagic stroke, trauma)on the side opposite the visual field defect. The optic nerve projects from the lamina cribrosa of the scleral canal, through the optic canal, to the optic chiasm. If patient is blind from any cause, score 3. This lesion causes ipsilateral blindness and a contralateral upper temporal quadrant defect (junction scotoma). Optic nerve abnormalities. Pupils were normally reactive and ocular motilities were unrestricted. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. WebIt can be caused by a lesion, particularly, in the temporal and parietal lobes although it is more commonly associated with occipital lobe lesions. The visual pathway is exquisitely organized as it traverses the entire length of the brain, from an area just beneath the frontal lobe to the tip of the occipital cortex. If patient is blind from any cause, score 3. 3. Specific visual field deficits can be attributed to the location of compression, which in turn can help clinicians localize lesions based on physical examination and diagnostic testing.
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