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  • Neurology
  • Radiology

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  • Acute binocular diplopia can present diagnostic challenges.
  • Untreated hypertension is a significant risk factor for various medical conditions.
  • Sagging eye syndrome is a less common cause of diplopia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of acute binocular diplopia caused by sagging eye syndrome.
  • To emphasize the diagnostic value of characteristic facial findings.
  • To highlight the role of orbital magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in confirming the diagnosis.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical presentation of a 78-year-old woman with binocular diplopia.
  • Initial neurological examination and subsequent assessment of facial features.
  • Orbital magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for diagnostic confirmation.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with acute binocular diplopia.
  • Distinctive facial findings suggestive of sagging eye syndrome were observed.
  • Orbital MRI confirmed the diagnosis of sagging eye syndrome.

Conclusions:

  • Characteristic facial features can be crucial in diagnosing sagging eye syndrome.
  • Prompt recognition of clinical signs aids in differentiating causes of acute diplopia.
  • Orbital MRI is a valuable tool for confirming sagging eye syndrome.