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Tonic pupil caused by adenoid cystic carcinoma versus postradiation changes to the ciliary ganglion.

Authors :
Yamane ML
Perez EL
Moonis G
Odel J
Source :
BMJ case reports [BMJ Case Rep] 2020 Jul 16; Vol. 13 (7). Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Jul 16.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

A tonic pupil, without other features of an oculomotor neuropathy, is due to a lesion in the ciliary ganglion or short ciliary nerves. Here, we present a case of a tonic pupil in a woman with radiation-treated adenoid cystic carcinoma of the nasopharynx with perineural spread and skull base involvement. This a rare case of a tonic pupil caused by direct invasion of the ciliary ganglion or postradiation effects.<br />Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared.<br /> (© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2020. Re-use permitted under CC BY-NC. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1757-790X
Volume :
13
Issue :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
BMJ case reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32675112
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2019-232755