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[Tolosa-Hunt syndrome. Observations in 11 cases]
Rivista Di Neurologia
|May 1, 1985
Summary
Tolosa-Hunt syndrome, a painful ophthalmoplegia, involves benign inflammation of the cavernous sinus. This steroid-responsive condition was observed in 11 cases, with other causes and diagnostic findings discussed.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
- Rheumatology
Context:
- Tolosa-Hunt syndrome is characterized by painful ophthalmoplegia.
- It results from inflammation of the cavernous sinus.
- This condition is often benign and steroid-responsive.
Purpose:
- To report 11 cases of Tolosa-Hunt syndrome.
- To discuss diagnostic findings and etiological hypotheses.
- To review other causes of painful ophthalmoplegia.
Summary:
- Eleven cases of Tolosa-Hunt syndrome were analyzed.
- The syndrome is defined by painful ophthalmoplegia linked to steroid-responsive cavernous sinus inflammation.
- Differential diagnoses and potential causes were explored.
Impact:
- Provides clinical insights into Tolosa-Hunt syndrome.
- Highlights the importance of steroid-responsive inflammation in painful ophthalmoplegia.
- Aids in the differential diagnosis of cavernous sinus pathologies.