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Ophthalmoplegic migraine with unusual features
H S O'Halloran1, W B Lee, R S Baker
1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Kentucky, 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536, USA.
Headache
|March 31, 2001
Summary
This study details a rare ophthalmoplegic migraine case with permanent eye misalignment. It
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
Background:
- Ophthalmoplegic migraine is a rare neurological disorder.
- It typically involves temporary eye muscle paralysis.
Observation:
- A patient presented with an unusual ophthalmoplegic migraine.
- This resulted in permanent vertical misalignment of the affected eye.
Findings:
- The case details the patient's presentation, history, and examination.
- It documents the disease course and subsequent complications.
- This is the first reported case of ophthalmoplegic migraine with a permanent deficit.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for permanent sequelae in ophthalmoplegic migraine.
- Emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis to differentiate from other conditions.
- Contributes to understanding the spectrum of ophthalmoplegic migraine presentations.