Possible Causes for blepharoptosis Blepharitis Abstract Blepharitis is a chronic inflammatory process of the eyelid margin. It is a common eye disorder throughout the world and can affect any age group. It may be associated with several systemic diseases, particularly rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis, and is related to other ocular conditions like dry eye,[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Transient Ischemic Attack Thrombotic complications in patients with nephrotic syndrome are attributed to a hypercoagulable state. Venous thrombosis is common, but arterial thrombosis occurs less frequently in adult nephrotic patients. We report a case of recurrent transient ischemic attacks as an initial manifestation of nephrotic syndrome[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Conjunctivitis To report the efficacy of povidone-iodine as a treatment for conjunctivitis in pediatric patients. Double-masked, controlled, prospective clinical trial. In an ophthalmology clinic in a general hospital in Manila, Philippines, 459 children (mean [SD] age 6.6 [6.6] years; range, 7 months-21 years) with acute conjunctivitis[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis We present three patients with a clinical course and cerebrospinal fluid findings consistent with a diagnosis of primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS). Extensive and repeated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations showed only diffuse abnormality in brain and spinal cord, but no focal lesions. We propose[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Graves Disease Thyrotropin-producing pituitary tumor is relatively rare. In particular, concurrent cases associated with Graves' disease are extremely rare and only nine cases have been reported so far. We describe a case of a thyrotropin-producing pituitary adenoma concomitant with Graves' disease, which was successfully[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Subdural Hematoma BACKGROUND: Delayed acute subdural hematoma (DASH) is a subdural hematoma which is detected later. An initial computed tomography (CT) does not reveal any intracranial hemorrhage at all. Few patients of DASH after mild traumatic brain injury associated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) have been[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Heroin Dependence Addict Biol. 2014 Jan;19(1):111-21. doi: 10.1111/j.1369-1600.2012.00445.x. Epub 2012 Apr 13. Nelson EC 1, Lynskey MT, Heath AC, Wray N, Agrawal A, Shand FL, Henders AK, Wallace L, Todorov AA, Schrage AJ, Madden PA, Degenhardt L, Martin NG, Montgomery GW. Author information 1 Department of Psychiatry, Washington University[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a neurological emergency with high risk of neurological decline and death. Although the presentation of a thunderclap headache or the worst headache of a patient's life easily triggers the evaluation for SAH, subtle presentations are still missed. The gold standard for[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy Progressive, usually symmetrical blepharoptosis, with or without dysphagia, appears during middle age. Muscular weakness in the limbs can be noted in some patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] PURPOSE: To clinically characterize blepharoptosis in Hispanic New Mexicans with oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy and examine eyelid surgery outcomes. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] commencing at various age, however, oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD) is a rare hereditary disorder presenting in middle age with progressive dysphagia and bilateral blepharoptosis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Anterior Uveitis This is a case of anterior uveitis in a 50 year-old man caused by lung adenocarcinoma metastasis to the iris. The patient was initially worked up for pneumonia and was discovered to have multiple lung lesions on computed tomography scan. Prior to discharge, the patient began complaining of ocular redness, pain,[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Guillain-Barré Syndrome RESULTS: A 41-year-old man presented with aggressive speech difficulty, dysphagia, right blepharoptosis, and quadriplegia following coma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Brachial Variant (PCB) It characteristically involves cervical, brachial and oropharyngeal muscles, hyporeflexia or areflexia in upper limbs and sometimes facial palsy, blepharoptosis [vdocuments.us] Less common symptoms include consciousness disturbance, blepharoptosis, limb weakness, bulbar dysfunction, dysphagia, photophobia, dizziness, blurry vision, headache, and [eyewiki.org] Ruptured Cerebral Aneurysm BACKGROUND: Endovascular coil embolization and craniotomy with clip ligation are the 2 most commonly used treatments for ruptured cerebral aneurysm. Although coiling maintains the advantages of brevity and complete avoidance of brain retraction and manipulation, clipping offers the benefits of decompression of the[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency Abstract After critically reviewing the last 50 years' literature pertaining to vertebrobasilar insufficiency, we reached the following conclusions: One can seldom accurately localize vascular pathologic lesions in the posterior circulation by clinical examination alone. The symptoms of vertebrobasilar insufficiency have[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Cerebral Aneurysm J Transl Med. 2016 Jul 2;14(1):199. doi: 10.1186/s12967-016-0959-9. Wang C 1, 2, Tian Z 1, Liu J 1, Jing L 1, Paliwal N 3, 4, Wang S 5, Zhang Y 1, Xiang J 3, 4, Siddiqui AH 3, 6, Meng H 3, 4, Yang X 7. Author information 1 Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Beijing Neurosurgical Institute and Beijing Tian Tan Hospital,[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Progressive Muscular Atrophy Neurol Clin. 2015 Nov;33(4):761-73. doi: 10.1016/j.ncl.2015.07.005. Author information 1 Department of Neurology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus, 12631 East 17th Avenue, Mail Stop B-185, Aurora, CO 80045, USA; Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905,[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Oculomotor Nerve Paralysis Equal size pupils without blepharoptosis (top) in the interval between attacks of left-sided blepharoptosis, and maximally enlarged pupil during an attack (bottom, arrow) [frontiersin.org] Keywords : Blepharoptosis ; Mucocele ; Oculomotor nerve INTRODUCTION A mucocele is a slowly progressing benign lesion caused by the retention of mucous secretions and expansion [e-ceo.org] Generally, patients present with blepharoptosis, limitation in eye movements accompanied by strabismus and a dilated pupil reacting to light. [9] Most reports have stated [jovr.org] Horner's Syndrome This case study reports a 7-year-old boy with right miosis, mild blepharoptosis, and iris hypopigmentation detected in a routine pediatric follow-up without ipsilateral facial [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Two weeks later, she developed blepharoptosis and anisocoria with a smaller pupil in the right eye, which increased in the darkness. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Subject Anisocoria; Blepharoptosis; Carotid Artery Diseases; Carotid Artery Injuries; Chile; Horner Syndrome; Humans; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Male; Miosis; Palate, Soft [collections.lib.utah.edu] Lyme Neuroborreliosis The polymerase chain reaction is sensitive and specific in the detection of defined DNA sequences and holds promise for diagnosing the presence of fastidious microorganisms in human infectious diseases. We developed a methodology for nested polymerase chain reaction and hybridization analysis of the cerebrospinal[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Lyme Disease During 1980 and 1981, we compared antibiotic regimens in 108 adult patients with early Lyme disease. Erythema chronicum migrans and its associated symptoms resolved faster in penicillin- or tetracycline-treated patients than in those given erythromycin (mean duration, 5.4 and 5.7 versus 9.2 days, F 3.38, p less than[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Syringomyelia OBJECT: Hindbrain herniation syndrome, or Chiari malformation Type I (CM-I), occurs frequently with craniovertebral junction (CVJ) abnormalities when there is reduction in the posterior fossa volume. Syringomyelia is often present. Posterior fossa dorsal decompression (PFDD) is typically performed but has adverse[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Diabetic Neuropathy From Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece; and Western University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy and Western Diabetes Institute, Pomona, California. Disclaimer: The contents of this article are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the[…] [doi.org] Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory demyelinating disease of central nervous system and it is associated with an impaired motor function status. The efficacy of rehabilitation in promoting functional recovery and increasing quality of life in MS patients has been demonstrated. A 47-year-old woman was diagnosed[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Blepharoptosis All of the patients had mild (1-2 mm) or moderate (3-4 mm) bilateral blepharoptosis and excellent or good levator function ( 8 mm). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] This clinical case report demonstrates blepharoptosis-induced corneal steepening and its subsequent resolution after blepharoptosis surgery. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] In adults, aponeurotic blepharoptosis is the most common type of ptosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Prolapse BACKGROUND: Involutional blepharoptosis is the most common type of acquired blepharoptosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Transcutaneous blepharoptosis surgery - advancement of levator aponeurosis. Open Ophthalmol J. Dec 2010. 14:4:76-80. [Medline]. [emedicine.com] Our study aimed to access the LF abnormality in involutional blepharoptosis and analyze the correlation between LF and ptosis severity in involutional blepharoptosis in Taiwan [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Tuberculosis RATIONALE: Lymph node is a preferred site for extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB). In the thorax, mediastinal tuberculous lymph nodes can erode adjacent structures such as heart, aorta, and esophagus, forming fistula, and causing fatal consequences. However, tuberculous bronchonodal fistula as a complication of[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Wernicke Encephalopathy Wernicke encephalopathy is an acute neurological problem resulting from thiamine deficiency and manifesting with mental confusion, oculomotor dysfunction, and ataxia. It is associated with alcohol dependence in adults. Preparatory factors include hyperemesis gravidarum, prolonged diarrhea, prolonged parental nutrition[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Myasthenia Gravis Blepharoptosis surgery: In some cases, medication or other therapies may not be effective for treating ptosis. [eyehealthweb.com] Surgical correction of blepharoptosis in patients with myasthenia gravis. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2001 Mar. 17(2):103-10. [Medline]. [emedicine.com] Effect of local heat versus ice on blepharoptosis resulting from ocular myasthenia. Ophathalmology 2000 ; 107: 2209 – 14. Google Scholar 9. Engstrom, JW. [doi.org] Myotonic Dystrophy Pressure - Low pressure Possibly due to ciliary body detachment SLE: L/L: Blepharoptosis. Brow ptosis. [eyewiki.aao.org] Evaluation and Management of Blepharoptosis. New York: Springer; 2011. 79 p. Sorge A, Devoelaere T, Sotodeh M, et. all. [eyewiki.aao.org] Smith Lemli Opitz Syndrome Clinical Characteristics Ocular Features: A large number of ocular anomalies have been found in SLO syndrome but the most common is blepharoptosis of some degree. [disorders.eyes.arizona.edu] Blepharoptosis in children: our experience at the light of literature. Clin Ter 2010;161:241–3. [24]. Jubbal KT, Kania K, Braun TL, et al. Pediatric blepharoptosis. [journals.lww.com] […] reported between mid 1960’s and late1970’s suggested that both male and female were affected with a autosomal recessive inheritance pattern, and additional features were blepharoptosis [path.upmc.edu] Retinoblastoma The mild short-term effects included eyelid edema, blepharoptosis, and orbital congestion, sometimes with temporary dysmotility.[35] The more serious ocular adverse events [kjophthal.com]
