Differential diagnosis of an isolated inferior oblique paresis vs. Brown's syndrome: a case report

The primary care optometrist is often faced with evaluating and diagnosing oculomotor anomalies. Non-concomitant deviations can be especially challenging because of the additional skill and knowledge needed for differential diagnosis. The following case illustrates the diagnostic process involved in...

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Published inJournal of the American Optometric Association Vol. 64; no. 5; p. 353
Main Authors Saldana, K K, Rouse, M W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.1993
Subjects
Adolescent
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Male
Ocular Motility Disorders - diagnosis
Ocular Motility Disorders - therapy
Ophthalmoplegia - diagnosis
Ophthalmoplegia - therapy
Strabismus - diagnosis
Tissue Adhesions
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Summary:The primary care optometrist is often faced with evaluating and diagnosing oculomotor anomalies. Non-concomitant deviations can be especially challenging because of the additional skill and knowledge needed for differential diagnosis. The following case illustrates the diagnostic process involved in differentiating inferior oblique paresis from Brown's syndrome. The clinical features, incidence, etiology and management considerations of each condition are discussed.
ISSN:0003-0244