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Monocular elevator paresis, Argyll Robertson pupils and sarcoidosis
Summary
Central nervous system sarcoidosis can cause monocular paralysis of elevation and Argyll Robertson pupils. This case study explains the mechanism behind these rare neurological eye movement disorders.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Ophthalmology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that can affect the central nervous system.
- Ocular motility disorders and pupillary abnormalities are known, though rare, manifestations of neurosarcoidosis.