Neuromyelitis optica presenting as acute bilateral ptosis

Acute bilateral ptosis can be a hallmark of several serious neurological conditions. We present the first case of acute bilateral near-complete ptosis secondary to neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. We suggest that clinicians should consider this disorder among the differential diagnosis of acu...

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Published inPractical neurology Vol. 17; no. 1; pp. 57 - 59
Main Authors Joshi, Purwa, Lanford, Jeremy, Bourke, David
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England BMJ Publishing Group LTD 01.02.2017
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Aged
Antibodies
Aquaporins
Blepharoptosis - blood
Blepharoptosis - diagnostic imaging
Blepharoptosis - drug therapy
Cerebrospinal fluid
Diagnosis, Differential
Emergency medical care
Encephalitis
Female
Glycoproteins
Humans
Immunoglobulins, Intravenous - therapeutic use
Medical imaging
Meningitis
Myasthenia gravis
Neuromyelitis Optica - blood
Neuromyelitis Optica - diagnostic imaging
Neuromyelitis Optica - drug therapy
Syphilis
NEUROIMMUNOLOGY
NEUROOPHTHALMOLOGY
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Summary:Acute bilateral ptosis can be a hallmark of several serious neurological conditions. We present the first case of acute bilateral near-complete ptosis secondary to neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. We suggest that clinicians should consider this disorder among the differential diagnosis of acute bilateral ptosis, especially if there are other brainstem signs.
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ISSN:1474-7758
1474-7766
DOI:10.1136/practneurol-2016-001459