Faculty Directory > Leishangthem, Lakshmi
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Lakshmi Leishangthem, MDAssistant Professor of Neurology
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- Overview
- Education & Training
- Clinical Interests
- Committees & Organizations
- Publications
- Presentations
Dr. Leishangthem is a board-certified neurologist with overseas training in ophthalmology, specializing in visual problems related to complex diseases of the eye, brain, nerves, and muscles.
Education
Post-Graduate Training
Awards
| Degree | Institution | Major |
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| MBBS | Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Medical College | Medicine and Surgery |
Post-Graduate Training
| Training | Institution | Specialty |
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| Residency | Kasturba Medical College | Ophthalmology |
| Residency | Alakh Nayan Mandir Eye Institute | Ophthalmology |
| Fellowship | Aravind Eye Hospital | Lasers in Diabetic Retinopathy Management |
| Residency | Albert Einstein Medical Center | Internal Medicine |
| Residency | Albert Einstein Medical Center | Neurology (Chief Resident, 2018-2019) |
| Fellowship | Stanford University | Neuro-Ophthalmology |
Awards
| Name of Award/Honor | Awarding Organization |
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| Team Paws Award | UCONN Health |
- Abnormal Eye Movements
- Myasthemia Gravis
- Optic Nerve Problems
- Thyroid Eye Disease
- Unexplained Visual Loss
- Unequal Pupil Size
- Visual Field Loss
- Transient Visual Loss
- Eyelid Abnormalities
| Name & Description | Category | Role | Type | Scope | Start Year | End Year |
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| Ophthalmology Dept Medical Student Education Committee. Development of an ophthalmology-focused learning course within UConn's Online Husky CT Learning Management System, tailored specifically to cater to the educational needs of medical students | Education Committee | Co-Chair/ Mentor | UConn Health | University | 2023 | |
| American Academy of Neurology | Professional/Scientific Organization | Member | External | National | 2017 | |
| American Medical Association | Professional/Scientific Organization | Member | External | National | 2015 | |
| Delhi Ophthalmic Society | Professional/Scientific Organization | Member | External | National | 2006 | |
| All India Ophthalmic Society | Professional/Scientific Organization | Member | External | National | 2006 | |
| All India Medical Society | Professional/Scientific Organization | Member | External | National | 2003 |
Journal Articles
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Opinion and Special Articles: Amateur fundus photography with various new devices: Our experience as neurology residents.
Zafar, Saman; Cardenas, Ylec Mariana; Leishangthem, Lakshmi; Yaddanapudi, Sridhara Neurology 2018 May;90(19):897-901
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An Intriguing Case of Unresolved Post-Operative Pneumocephalus
Cardenas Y, Leishangthem , Zafar S, Yaddanapudi S, Prabhu AM Neurology Journal 2018 Apr;90(15):
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Dural venous sinus stenting for medically and surgically refractory idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
Satti, Sudhakar R; Leishangthem, Lakshmi; Spiotta, Alejandro; Chaudry, M Imran Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences 2017 Apr;23(2):186-193
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Meta-Analysis of CSF Diversion Procedures and Dural Venous Sinus Stenting in the Setting of Medically Refractory Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension.
Satti, S R; Leishangthem, L; Chaudry, M I AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology 2015 Oct;36(10):1899-904
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Visual prognosis in penetrating ocular injuries: a retrospective study
Sumana J Kamath, Shobha G Pai, Jay Kumar Chhablani, Lakshmi Leishangthem Journal of Medical Society 2006 May;20(2):
Abstracts
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Comparison of visual function and retinal structure between phases of multiple sclerosis. Investigative Ophthalmology and visual sciences.
Yarp J, Khushzad F, Leishangthem L, Mahesh V, Tomczak A, Han M, Kipp L, Moss H Meeting Abstract ARVO June 2020
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Novel microscopic foveal pit pathology in multiple sclerosis revealed with adaptive optics ophthalmoscopy. Investigative Ophthalmology and visual sciences
Hargrave A, Sredar N, Razeen M, Khushzad F, Yarp J, Leishangthem L, Tomczak A, Kipp L, Han M, Kowalski B, Dubra A, Moss, Heather Meeting Abstract June 2020 ARVO
Case Reports
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Isolated Third Nerve Palsy as Presenting Symptom in Multiple Sclerosis Relapse.
Paramo, Ricky; Leishangthem, Lakshmi Journal of neuro-ophthalmology : the official journal of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society 2023 Jul;
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Optic atrophy secondary to minocycline-induced idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
Paramo, Ricky; Leishangthem, Lakshmi BMJ case reports 2023 Mar;16(3):
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Genomic sequencing of a pregnancy associated symptomatic meningioma of the diaphragma sellae: a case report.
Leclair, Nathan K; Lambert, William A; Wu, Qian; Wolansky, Leo; Becker, Kevin; Li, Lei; Leishangthem, Lakshmi; Bulsara, Ketan R British journal of neurosurgery 2022 Jan;1-5
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Reversal of Iris Heterochromia in Adult-Onset Acquired Horner Syndrome.
Padungkiatsagul, Tanyatuth; Leishangthem, Lakshmi; Moss, Heather E Journal of neuro-ophthalmology : the official journal of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society 2021 Jun;41(2):e230-e231
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Ultra-widefield Fundus Image in Oculocutaneous Albinism.
Padungkiatsagul, Tanyatuth; Leishangthem, Lakshmi; Moss, Heather E JAMA ophthalmology 2020 Sep;138(9):e200864
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Indirect carotid cavernous fistula mimicking ocular myasthenia.
Leishangthem, Lakshmi; Satti, Sudhakar Reddy BMJ case reports 2017 Oct;2017
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Two Cases of Nephrotic Syndrome Presenting as Ischemic Stroke
Zafar S, Dejesus-Alvelo I, Cardenas Y M, Leishangthem L. Practical neurology 2017 Oct;
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Vessel perforation during withdrawal of Trevo ProVue stent retriever during mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke.
Leishangthem, Lakshmi; Satti, Sudhakar R Journal of neurosurgery 2014 Oct;121(4):995-8
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A tearfully painful darkness.
Leishangthem, Lakshmi; Beres, Shannon; Moss, Heather E; Chen, John Survey of ophthalmology 6/12/2020 66(3):543-549
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Insights into the unique genomics features of a symptomatic diaphragm sellae meningioma in pregnancy: A case report
Nathan K. Leclair , William A. Lambert, Qian Wu, Leo Wolansky, Kevin Becker, Lei Li, Lakshmi Leishangthem and Ketan R. Bulsara BRITISH JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY Accepted 27 December 2021 Not in print yet
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Isolated Third Nerve Palsy as Presenting Symptom in Multiple Sclerosis Relapse
Submitted Oct 21, 2022
Under Review
Ricky Paramo Lakshmi Leishangthem (Corresponding Author) Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology.
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Optic atrophy secondary to Minocycline-Induced Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. BMJ Case Reports. Submitted 10/30/2022.
Ricky Paramo Lakshmi Leishangthem (Corresponding Author) British Medical Journal Case Reports Submitted 10/30/2022 Under Review
Dissertations
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A Clinical study of ocular trauma of all ages presenting at Alakh Nayan Mandir Eye Institute, 2008
2008 Jan;
Letters
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REPLY - Stents for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: Meta-Analyzed, Hypo-Analyzed, and In Need of a Trial.
Satti, S R; Leishangthem, L; Sivapatham, T AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology 2016 Feb;37(2):E17-8
Reviews
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Not All Cases of Visual Snows are Benign: Mimics of Visual Snow Syndrome.
Hang, Chenyue; Leishangthem, Lakshmi; Yan, Yan Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment 2021 Jan;173293-3300
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MRI findings as markers of idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
Barkatullah, Arhem F; Leishangthem, Lakshmi; Moss, Heather E Current opinion in neurology 2020 Nov;
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Dural venous sinus stenting for idiopathic intracranial hypertension: An updated review.
Leishangthem, Lakshmi; SirDeshpande, Pooja; Dua, Dharti; Satti, Sudhakar R Journal of neuroradiology = Journal de neuroradiologie 2019 Mar;46(2):148-154
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Diagnostic and Management Strategies of Visual Snow Syndrome: Current Perspectives
Azraa Ayesha, BS Carolyne Riehle, DO Lakshmi Leishangthem, MD, MBBS, DOMS Eye and Brain Currently under review
Websites
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Combined third, fourth, and sixth nerve palsies
Updated 07.17.2024
Ricky Paramo Lakshmi Leishangthem 2024 Jul;
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Alexia without agraphia
Published 06.10.24
Ankush Maheshwari Lakshmi Leishangthem 2024 Jun;
| Title or Abstract | Type | Sponsor/Event | Date/Year | Location |
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| 1. Risk Factors for Post-Dural Puncture Headaches in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension | Poster | 50th Annual NANOS Meeting, March 15-20th 2025 | 2025 | Tucson, AZ |
| 2. Recurrent Subconjunctival Hemorrhage Following Efgartigimod Treatment in Ocular Myasthenia Gravis: A Unique Case Report. | Poster | at 50th Annual NANOS Meeting, March 15-20th 2025 | 2025 | Tucson, AZ |
| 3. Simulation-Based Trainings to Enhance Neuro-Ophthalmological Examination Proficiency in Neurology Residents | Poster | 50th Annual NANOS Meeting, March 15-20th 2025 | 2025 | Tucson, AZ |
| 4. Using Self-Assessments to Measure the Impact of Neuro-Ophthalmology Rotation on Skill Development in Neurology Residency | Poster | 2025 | Tucson, AZ | |
| 5. Cryptic Suprasellar Germinoma Presenting as Autoimmune Hypophysitis in a Pediatric Patient. | Poster | 50th Annual NANOS Meeting, March 15-20th | 2025 | Tucson, AZ |
| Missing piece of the puzzle | Poster | 49th Annual NANOS Meeting | 2023 | Orlando , FL |
| Malignant Optic Gliomas Of Adulthood: A Rare Entity With An Atypical Visual Field Presentation. | Poster | 49th Annual NANOS Meeting | 2023 | Orlando, FL |
| COVID Booster CAN-O-Madness | Poster | 49th Annual NANOS Meeting | 2023 | Orlando , FL |
| Weight Loss Resource Utilization in a Cohort of Patients with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. | Poster | 49th Annual NANOS Meeting | 2023 | Orlando, FL |
| Neurosyphilis: Still a Great Imitator (Poster) | Poster | North American Neuro-ophthalmology Society Conference Feb 12th | 2022 | Feb 12-17, Texas |
| A blur during a progesterone peak | Poster | 146th Annual meeting of the American Neurological Association | 2021 | Virtual ANA 2021 Conference |
| Unilateral third nerve palsy as presenting symptom of multiple sclerosis | Poster | 146th Annual meeting of the American Neurological Association | 2021 | AAN virtual meeting |
| Comparison of visual function and retinal structure between phases of multiple sclerosis | Poster | ARVO Annual Meeting 2020, Baltimore | 2020 | ARVO Annual Meeting 2020, Baltimore |
| Extra-orbital Manifestations of MOGAD | Poster | North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society 46th Annual Meeting. | 2020 | Florida. |
| Visual function and retinal structure differences between relapsing remitting and secondary progressive multiple sclerosis | Poster | North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society 46th Annual Meeting | 2020 | Florida |