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[Ocular tilt reaction in thalamic infarct].

María Soledad Boleas-Aguirre¹, François Chiron

¹Departamento de Otorrinolaringología, Clínica Universitaria de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, España. msboleas@unav.es <msboleas@unav.es>

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Ocular tilt reaction (OTR), characterized by eye and head tilting, typically indicates otolithic dysfunction. This case study reveals a central OTR caused by simultaneous infarcts in the paramedian thalamus and rostral mesencephalon.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Ophthalmology
Neurology

Background:

Ocular tilt reaction (OTR) is a clinical sign comprising skew deviation, ocular torsion, and head tilt.
It is often associated with a disturbed subjective visual vertical and is generally considered to reflect otolithic pathway dysfunction.

Observation:

This case report details a patient presenting with OTR.
The patient's symptoms were linked to specific neurological events.

Findings:

The observed OTR was determined to be of central origin.
This central OTR resulted from simultaneous infarcts affecting the paramedian thalamus and the rostral mesencephalon.

Implications:

This finding expands the understanding of OTR's etiology, demonstrating a central cause beyond typical peripheral otolithic issues.
It highlights the importance of neuroimaging in diagnosing OTR, especially when central lesions are suspected.
The case underscores the complex interplay between thalamic and mesencephalic structures in maintaining vestibular and visual-gaze control.