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Acute bilateral ophthalmoplegia: 60 cases.

J R Keane

    Neurology
    |February 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Acute bilateral ophthalmoparesis in 60 patients stemmed from various causes. Brainstem, cranial nerves, cavernous sinuses, and myoneural junction issues were identified as key origins.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Ophthalmology
    • Neurology

    Background:

    • Acute bilateral ophthalmoparesis presents a diagnostic challenge.
    • Identifying the precise etiological source is crucial for effective management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate and categorize the diverse causes of acute bilateral ophthalmoparesis in a cohort of patients.
    • To determine the anatomical location of lesions responsible for this condition.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 60 patients diagnosed with acute bilateral ophthalmoparesis.
    • Categorization of etiological causes based on anatomical location: brainstem, cranial nerves, cavernous sinuses, and myoneural junction.

    Main Results:

    • Brainstem lesions accounted for 18 cases (e.g., infarct, toxicity, Wernicke's syndrome).
    • Cranial nerve pathologies were identified in 26 patients (e.g., Guillain-Barré syndrome, meningitis).
    • Cavernous sinus issues (tumors, infection) and myoneural junction disorders (myasthenia, botulism) each affected 8 patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Acute bilateral ophthalmoparesis has multifactorial origins.
    • Cranial nerve involvement is the most frequent cause in this series.
    • Localization of the lesion is key to diagnosing the underlying cause.

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