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Show LITERATURE ABSTRACTS 291 great imitator, which should always be considered in steroid-responsive otic neuropathies. Lyn A. Sedwick, M.D. Combined Embolization and Surgical Treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation of the Orbit. Goldberg RA, Garcia GH, Duckwiler GR. Am J Ophthalmol 1993;116:17-25 aul). [Reprint requests to Dr. R. A. Goldberg, Jules Stein Eye Institute, 100 Stein Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90024-7006.] Three patients with orbital arteriovenous malformation were treated with neuroradiologic embolization and then operative removal. Two patients had significant complications. This is a nice current reference on these lesions and their recommended treatment. Lyn A. Sedwick, M.D. Hodgkin's Lymphoma of the Orbit Associated with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Park KL, Goins KM. Am J Ophthalmol 1993;116: 111-2 aul). [Inquiries to Dr. K. M. Goins, Cornea and External Diseases, University of Chicago Visual Sciences Center, 939 E. 57th St., Chicago, IL 60637-1454. ] A 28-year-old man with AIDS and unilateral proptosis was found to have orbita~ J:I0dgkin's lymphoma, which responded to radIation therapy. Lyn A. Sedwick, M.D. Tobacco Amblyopia. Rizzo III JF, Lessell S. Am J Ophthalmo11993;116:84-7 aul). [Reprint requests to Dr. J. F. Rizzo III, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles St., Boston, MA 02114.] Drs. Rizzo and Lessell present two patients with "tobacco amblyopia," one a heavy cigar smoker and the other a pipe smoker. One patient had a moderate drinking history, but each reported an adequate diet. Each patient improved with hydroxocobalamin therapy, even though only one stopped smoking. This enigmatic disease is discussed. Lyn A. Sedwick, M.D. Antibody Reactions with Retina and CancerAssociated Antigens in 10 Patients with CancerAssociated Retinopathy. Thirkill CE, Keltner JL, Tyler NK, Roth AM. Arch Ophthalmol 199~;1~1: 931-7 aul). [Reprint requests to Dr. C. E. Thukill, University of California, Davis, Eye Research, 1603 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816.] Ten patients with cancer-associated retinopathy (CAR) with small cell carcinoma of the lung (SCCL) had a common antibody reactivity with 23kd retinal CAR antigen. This is apparently an antibody which is specific for SCCL and may represent a "cancer marker" for SCCL. Lyn A. Sedwick, M.D. Clinical Grading of Relative Afferent Pupillary Defects. Bell RA, Waggoner PM, Boyd WM, Akers RE, Yee CEo Arch Ophthalmo11993;111:938-42 aul). [Reprint requests to Dr. R. A. Bell, Depart~ent of Ophthalmology, Medical College of Georgia, 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912-3400.] An interesting clinical/teaching article about the neuro-ophthalmologist's best friend, the afferent pupillary defect. The technique they describe obviates the need for neutral density filters to grade an afferent pupillary defect but does require some thought and good timing on the part of the examiner. Many pearls in the article. Lyn A. Sedwick, M.D. Temporal Arteritis Masquerade Syndrome. Braude LS, Ciric I, Arch Ophthalmo11993;111:99G-1 aul). [No reprint information given.] This is a beautifully presented pictorial essay of a patient found to have an enlarged right temporal artery and was referred for temporal.artery biopsy. Further examination disclosed a nght temporal mass, which was actually extending from the right frontal area through bone to a position under the scalp. The enlarged temporal artery w~s a feeder vessel to this mass, which was metastatic renal-cell carcinoma. A very interesting case. Lyn A. Sedwick, M.D. JGin Neuro-ophthnlmol. Vol. 13. No.4. 1993 |
