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Unilateral mydriasis after maxillary osteotomy: a case series and review of the literature
Carolyn Dicus Brookes1, Brent A Golden2, Scott D Lawrence3
1Chief Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC.
Purpose:
To present 4 cases of unilateral mydriasis associated with orthognathic surgery and to review the differential diagnosis and management related to this condition.
Materials And Methods:
Four cases of unilateral mydriasis associated with orthognathic surgery were identified from the authors' institutional experience. All maxillary osteotomies performed by the authors' department from 2001 to 2013 were identified based on Current Procedural Terminology codes; 4 cases of unilateral mydriasis were found. Cases are presented and the literature is reviewed.
Results:
Two male and 2 female patients with an age range of 16 to 34 years developed unilateral mydriasis after maxillary osteotomy; the estimated prevalence is 0.004%. Although the precise cause can be difficult to determine, in this series 1 case was attributable to swelling affecting contents of the superior orbital fissure, 1 was related to edema or medications, and 2 were pharmacologically induced.
Conclusion:
Although rare, a review of the differential diagnosis for and management of unilateral mydriasis associated with orthognathic surgery is pertinent to those who perform corrective jaw surgery.
