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[Cotton thread method for measuring lacrimation (author's transl)].

K Kurihashi

    Klinische Monatsblatter Fur Augenheilkunde
    |January 1, 1978
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    A novel cotton thread test effectively identified lacrimal deficiency in six patients with Hunt's syndrome. This method offers a new diagnostic approach for evaluating tear production in patients with this condition.

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Neurology

    Background:

    • Hunt's syndrome (herpes zoster oticus) can affect cranial nerves, including those controlling lacrimal function.
    • Assessing lacrimal deficiency is crucial for managing ocular complications associated with Hunt's syndrome.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate a new diagnostic method for detecting lacrimal deficiency.
    • To assess the utility of a cotton thread test in patients with Hunt's syndrome.

    Main Methods:

    • A novel test utilizing a fine cotton thread instead of filter paper was employed.
    • Each test involved a minimum of three consecutive measurements.
    • The method was applied to six patients diagnosed with Hunt's syndrome.

    Main Results:

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  • All six patients with Hunt's syndrome exhibited lacrimal deficiency.
  • The deficiency was consistently observed on the side of the face affected by the syndrome.

    • Conclusions:

    • The cotton thread test is a viable method for diagnosing lacrimal deficiency.
    • This new approach demonstrated high sensitivity in detecting lacrimal dysfunction in Hunt's syndrome patients.