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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neuroscience
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Pure midbrain infarctions are rare neurological events.
  • Isolated bilateral ptosis as the sole symptom is exceptionally uncommon.

Observation:

  • An elderly patient presented with isolated bilateral ptosis.
  • The initial diagnosis considered myasthenia gravis.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with a perforator infarct in the midbrain.
  • The midbrain infarct was the cause of the isolated bilateral ptosis.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering midbrain infarcts in cases of isolated ptosis.
  • Early identification of this rare condition is key to appropriate management.
  • Undiagnosed midbrain lesions can lead to significant downstream complications.