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[Hertwig Magendie syndrome]

E Chelqi1, P Quercia, C Garcher

  • 1Service d'ophtalmologie, CHR de Beaune.

Journal Francais D'Ophtalmologie
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Hertwig-Magendie syndrome, or skew deviation, is an eye condition causing conjugate gaze deviation and vertical misalignment. Diagnosis is aided by MRI or CT scans, though the cause remains unknown.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Skew deviation, also known as Hertwig-Magendie syndrome, is a rare ocular motor disorder.
  • It is characterized by a vertical misalignment of the eyes and conjugate horizontal deviation.

Observation:

  • The authors present a case study of a 50-year-old woman with skew deviation.
  • The patient exhibited characteristic features of the syndrome.

Findings:

  • The study highlights the diagnostic utility of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) scans.
  • These neuroimaging techniques are crucial for identifying potential underlying causes or structural abnormalities.

Implications:

  • While imaging aids diagnosis, the pathogenic mechanisms underlying skew deviation remain largely undetermined.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the etiology of this condition.

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