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Jae Min Kim¹, Jae Hyoung Kim, Jeong-Min Hwang

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.

Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

|December 17, 2010

Summary

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Inferior rectus agenesis, a rare cause of vertical strabismus, can present as a contralateral elevation deficit. Magnetic resonance imaging is crucial for diagnosing this condition, often missed in initial evaluations.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Neuro-ophthalmology

Background:

Vertical strabismus is a common pediatric condition.
Inferior rectus agenesis is a rare congenital anomaly of extraocular muscles.
This condition is infrequently considered in the differential diagnosis of vertical strabismus.

Observation:

An infant presented with monocular elevation deficiency.
The primary clinical suspicion was a condition affecting the ipsilateral eye.
Detailed examination revealed an unexpected finding.

Findings:

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed contralateral inferior rectus agenesis.
The agenesis of the inferior rectus muscle in the opposite eye was the cause of the observed elevation deficit.
This highlights an atypical presentation of inferior rectus agenesis.

Implications:

Inferior rectus agenesis should be included in the differential diagnosis of vertical strabismus, even with atypical presentations.
Comprehensive ocular motility assessment is vital.
Advanced imaging, such as MRI, is essential for accurate diagnosis and management planning.