Macular sparing is seen in the affection of-
Correct Answer: Occipital lobe
Description: Occipital lobe. Lesions of the visual coex. Congruous homonymous hemianopia (usually sparing the macula, is a feature of occlusion of posterior cerebral aery supplying the anterior pa of occipital coex. Congruous homonymous macular defect occurs in lesions of the tip of the occipital coex following head injury or gun shot injuries. Pupillary light reflexes are normal and optic atrophy does not occur following visual coex lesions. Ref: AK Khurana 4thE pg 290
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