Red Nose, Red Face, Red Herrings

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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
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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
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