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[Pronounced physiological pupillary hippus].

F Hafezi1, E Boltshauser, K Landau

  • 1Universitäts-Augenklinik Zürich. hafezi@opht.unizh.ch

Klinische Monatsblatter Fur Augenheilkunde
|March 24, 2000
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Pupillary hippus, or irregular pupil oscillations, can be a normal physiological finding. Extensive diagnostic investigations are not always necessary, even with pronounced hippus.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Pupillary hippus refers to variable amplitude and frequency pupillary oscillations.
  • It can be physiological or pathological, often prompting clinical investigation.

Observation:

  • A 9-year-old boy presented with distinct pupillary oscillations.
  • No other pathological findings were noted on examination.
  • The patient had a history of enuresis and motor tics.

Findings:

  • The pronounced pupillary hippus in this case was deemed physiological.
  • Neurological examination was normal despite the pupillary oscillations.

Implications:

  • This case suggests that pronounced hippus may not always indicate underlying pathology.

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  • It highlights the importance of considering physiological causes before extensive diagnostic workups.