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Bilateral cerebral ptosis.

F E Lepore

    Neurology
    |June 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Bilateral ptosis and conjugate gaze deviation following acute brain lesions suggest potential hemisphere control. The transient nature of these symptoms may indicate the brain's adaptive capacity.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Neurology
    • Ophthalmology

    Background:

    • Acute brain lesions can manifest with diverse neurological deficits.
    • Cerebral lesions affecting oculomotor pathways can lead to gaze abnormalities and eyelid dysfunction.

    Observation:

    • Thirteen patients with bilateral ptosis and conjugate gaze deviation to the right after acute right frontotemporoparietal lobe lesions were studied.
    • Facial weakness (lower or both upper and lower) was observed in a subset of patients.

    Findings:

    • Ptosis persisted for approximately 5 days in some patients, while others showed persistent ptosis at discharge or death.
    • Conjugate gaze deviation to the right was a consistent finding in all patients.

    Implications:

    • The transient nature of cerebral ptosis and conjugate gaze disturbance suggests potential compensatory mechanisms.
    • The intact cerebral hemisphere may play a role in assuming control over affected functions.