Identifier |
walsh_1999_s2_c4 |
Title |
Red Nose, Red Face, Red Herrings |
Creator |
Norah S. Lincoff MD, University at Buffalo |
Subject |
Ophthalmoplegia; Oculomotor Nerve Diseases; Abducens Nerve Diseases; Pupil Disorders; Dermatomyositis; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell |
History |
A 58-year old male with periodic blurred vision in one or both eyes described as clouding lasting from a couple of hours to 2 days. The episodes cleared spontaneously without pain. This symptom was aggravated by exposure to heat. |
Pathology |
Meningeal enhancement consistent with fibrosis; Perivascular inflammation consistent with collagen vascular disease |
Disease/Diagnosis |
Invasive squamous cell carcinoma with reactive dermatomyositis |
Clinical |
VA: 20/25 OU; RAPD OS; Partial left third nerve palsy |
Presenting Symptom |
Decrease in central vision; Bilateral decrease of facial sensation |
Neuroimaging |
CT; MRI |
Treatment |
Antibiotics; IV Corticosteroids; Anti-neoplastic agents; Immunosuppressive agents |
Date |
1999-02-06 |
References |
Attached |
Language |
eng |
Format |
application/pdf |
Type |
Text |
Source |
1999 Walsh Proceedings |
Relation is Part of |
Case presented at the NANOS 1999 Walsh Session, February 6-7. |
Collection |
Neuro-ophthalmology Virtual Education Library: NOVEL http://NOVEL.utah.edu |
Publisher |
University of Utah |
Holding Institution |
North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Association. NANOS Executive Office 5841 Cedar Lake Road, Suite 204, Minneapolis, MN 55416 |
Rights Management |
Copyright 2008. For further information regarding the rights to this collection, please visit: https://NOVEL.utah.edu/about/copyright |
ARK |
ark:/87278/s6qz2dpc |
Contributor Primary |
Lincoff, Norah S. |
Contributor Secondary |
Haar J.; Balos, L. |
Setname |
ehsl_novel_fbw |
ID |
178053 |
Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6qz2dpc |