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Planet of the apex.

Authors :
Pellegrini, Francesco
Basciu, Maria
Foroozan, Rod
Source :
Survey of Ophthalmology. May2024, Vol. 69 Issue 3, p495-498. 4p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

A 63-year-old man with diabetes presented with unilateral ptosis and an exotropia. A diagnosis of isolated diabetic III nerve palsy was made. Subsequent neuro-ophthalmologic evaluation showed multiple cranial nerves involvement consistent with a diagnosis of orbital apex syndrome. Review of past medical history was significant for a previous nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and biopsy of the involved site was consistent with tumor recurrence. This case highlights the importance of correct medical history taking and anatomo-clinical correlation in neuro-ophthalmology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00396257
Volume :
69
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Survey of Ophthalmology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
177037247
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.survophthal.2023.11.007