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Recurrent isolated ptosis in presumed ophthalmoplegic migraine of childhood
1Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, The University of Texas-Houston Medical School, Houston, Texas, USA.
Purpose:
To report a rare case of isolated, recurrent unilateral eyelid ptosis as the sole manifestation of ophthalmoplegic migraine in a healthy young girl.
Design:
Single observational case report with review of the literature.
Testing:
Serologic evaluation, electromyographic, nerve conduction and Tensilon testing, magnetic resonance and computerized tomographic imaging, and magnetic resonance angiography were performed.
Main Outcome Measures:
Four-year descriptive history of recurrent eyelid ptosis.
Results:
Between 1994 and 1998, seven discrete episodes of right upper eyelid ptosis without ophthalmoplegia or pupil abnormality occurred. On each occasion, spontaneous resolution occurred over a period of 6 to 10 weeks. Extensive clinical and laboratory evaluation, including testing for myasthenia gravis and magnetic resonance cerebral angiography, was unremarkable.
Conclusions:
Recurrent isolated ptosis is a rare manifestation of presumed ophthalmoplegic migraine in childhood. As far as we are aware, this has not been previously reported.
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