| Title |
Cysticercosis: unusual neuro-ophthalmologic signs. |
| Creator |
James R. Keane, MD, University of Southern California Medical Center |
| Affiliation |
Department of Neurology, Los Angeles County University of Southern California Medical Center. |
| Abstract |
Papilledema and pretectal signs are the usual neuro-ophthalmological manifestations of cysticercosis. The following patients with severe posterior fossa involvement exhibited uncommon signs of bilateral fourth nerve palsy, facial myokymia, upbeat nystagmus, periodic alternating nystagmus, and rhythmic oculopalatal myoclonus. |
| Subject |
Adolescent; Adult; Brain Diseases; Cranial Nerve Diseases; Cysticercosis; Facial Muscles; Fasciculation; Female; Humans; Male; Ocular Motility Disorders; Trochlear Nerve |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| Publication Type |
Journal Article |
| Collection |
Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Education Library: Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology Archives: https://novel.utah.edu/jno/ |
| Publisher |
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins |
| Holding Institution |
Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah |
| Rights Management |
© North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society |
| Setname |
ehsl_novel_jno |
| ID |
225884 |
| Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6fj5nwg/225884 |
