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Periodic alternating ping-pong gaze

E F Masucci, J A Fabara, N Saini

    Annals of Ophthalmology
    |October 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Ping-Pong gaze, characterized by alternating eye movements, is linked to severe bilateral brain damage. This condition represents a unique gaze disturbance, distinct from other periodic alternating eye movements.

    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Neuroscience

    Background:

    • Periodic alternating Ping-Pong gaze is a rare oculomotor disorder.
    • Bilateral cerebral infarction can lead to complex neurological deficits.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with periodic alternating Ping-Pong gaze and extensive bilateral ischemic cerebral infarction.
    • Previous cases suggest bilateral hemisphere involvement is common in this condition.

    Findings:

    • Ping-Pong gaze involves rhythmic, alternating eye movements resembling slow-eye movements during sleep or anesthesia.
    • These movements are considered release phenomena, occurring when normal fixation is lost due to cortical inhibition failure.
    • Ping-Pong gaze is identified as a distinct third type of periodic alternating gaze disturbance.

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    Implications:

    • Understanding Ping-Pong gaze aids in diagnosing severe brain injury and differentiating it from other gaze abnormalities.
    • This phenomenon highlights the interplay between cortical mechanisms and inherent oculomotor rhythms.
    • Further research can elucidate the precise neural pathways involved in this release phenomenon.