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Ocular flutter in suspected multiple sclerosis: a presenting paroxysmal manifestation
Postgraduate Medical Journal
|April 1, 1985
Summary
Ocular flutter, a rare symptom of brain stem demyelination, can manifest as the initial sign in patients with suspected multiple sclerosis. This paroxysmal visual disturbance has not been previously documented as an isolated presentation.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system.
- Demyelination in the brain stem can lead to various neurological symptoms.
- Paroxysmal symptoms in MS can be transient and sometimes present as early indicators.