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Intermittent diplopia in chordoma

P Aydin1, M Ozek, T Kansu

  • 1Neuro-ophthalmology Unit, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.

Annals of Ophthalmology
|January 1, 1994
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Intermittent diplopia can signal clivus chordomas, a rare skull base tumor. Early detection is crucial for managing this rare neurological symptom.

Area of Science:

  • Neuro-oncology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Skull Base Surgery

Background:

  • Clivus chordomas are rare, slow-growing bone tumors originating in the skull base.
  • Intermittent diplopia, or double vision, is a potential neurological symptom that warrants investigation.

Observation:

  • This study presents three cases of patients diagnosed with clivus chordomas who experienced intermittent diplopia.
  • The intermittent nature of the diplopia suggests a dynamic compression or involvement of cranial nerves.

Findings:

  • The intermittent diplopia in these patients was directly linked to the presence and progression of clivus chordomas.
  • Review of existing literature on intermittent diplopia causes and their potential mechanisms in chordoma patients.

Implications:

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  • Highlights the importance of considering clivus chordomas in the differential diagnosis of intermittent diplopia, especially in cases with other subtle neurological signs.
  • Suggests further research into the specific mechanisms by which clivus chordomas induce intermittent diplopia to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment strategies.