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Gasperini Syndrome: A Rare Brainstem Syndrome - A Case Report
Bianca Sarah Stenitzer1, Daniela Fruehwirth-Kaspar1, Martina Brandner1
1Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University Graz, Graz, Austria.
Introduction:
This unique case demonstrates how subtle ocular motor abnormalities, even in the absence of visual complaints, can lead to the detection of an otherwise clinically silent brainstem lesion.
Case Presentation:
We report on the incidental discovery of a brain tumor following a traffic accident. Despite the absence of ocular symptoms, abnormal oculomotor findings led to further diagnostic investigations and rapid diagnosis of a pontine lesion consistent with Gasparini syndrome.
Conclusion:
Our case report highlights the crucial importance of meticulous history-taking, precise neuro-ophthalmological examination, particularly the assessment of ocular motility and interdisciplinary management in patients with complex brainstem syndromes.
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