Acquired double elevator palsy in a child with a pineocytoma
American Journal of Ophthalmology
|December 15, 1994
Summary
A benign pineocytoma caused double elevator palsy in an 8-year-old girl. Pineal gland mass lesions can lead to blepharoptosis and upgaze paresis, mimicking double elevator palsy.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
- Pediatric Neurology
Background:
- Acquired double elevator palsy is a rare condition affecting eye movement.
- Pineal gland tumors can present with diverse neurological symptoms.
