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Show 302 LITERATURE ABSTRACTS human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV) testing, as well as abnormal spinal fluid. Discussion centers on diagnosis and treatment. Lyn A. Sedwick, M. D. Addendum: Another case of ocular syphilis associated with a positive HIV test U. L. S.). Isolated Homonymous Hemianopsia in the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Slavin ML, Mallin JE, Jacob HS. Am J Ophthalmol 108; 198- 200 ( Aug). [ Inquiries to Dr. M. Slavin, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Department of Ophthalmology, New Hyde Park, NY 11042.) A 34- year- old previously healthy man developed an isolated homonymous hemianopsia. Magnetic resonance scanning disclosed abnormal signal in the occipital- parietal lobe but scattered small lesions elsewhere as well. He later developed other neurologic symptoms and positive human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV) antibodies with computerized tomographic scanning, which are consistent with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. Lyn A. Sedwick, M. D. Addendum: There was a history of syphilis in this patient in the past. Another case of associated seropositivity for HIV with a history of syphilis U · L. S.). Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia With Eosinophilia of the Orbit Associated With Obstructive Airway Disease. Sheren SB, Custer PL, Smith ME. Am J OphthalmoI1989; 108: 167- 9 ( Aug). [ Reprint requests to Dr. M. E. Smith, Department of Ophthalmology, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110.) Two patients are described with acute orbital mass lesions biopsy- proven as angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia. The authors discuss this entity and its treatment. LIlli A. Sedwick, M. D. Alzheimer's Disease with Prominent Visual Symptoms: Clinical and Metabolic Evaluation. Kiyosawa M, Bosley TM, Chawluk I, Jamieson 0, Schatz NI, Savino PI, Sergott RC, Reivich M, Alavi A. Ophthalmology 1989; 96: 1077- 86 Ouly). [ Reprint requests to Dr. R. M. Bosley, Neuro- Ophthalmology Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Ninth and Walnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19107.) The authors studied eight patients with Alzheimer's disease, five with troublesome visual symptoms and three without. Neuro- ophthalmic examination was done in all patients, and positron emission scanning, which indicated decreased glucose metabolism in visual association areas, in patients with visual symptoms. The authors conclude that there is a clinical subset of patients with Alzheimer's disease who may have mild dementia but major visual symptoms secondary to visual agnosia. Lyn A. Sedwick, M. D. Intact Bell's Phenomenon in a Patient With Myasthenia Gravis and Upward Gaze Paresis. Miller NR, Griffin I, Cornblath D, Guerin C. Arch Ophthalmol 1989; 107: 1117 ( Aug). [ Reprint requests to Dr. N. R. Miller, The Wilmer Eye Institute, Maumenee BI07, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, 600 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD 21205.] A patient is presented who could not voluntarily move her eyes into upgaze or do so with oculocephalic maneuver, but could supraduct with attempted forced eyelid closure. The authors believe that this finding indicates that a Bell's phenomenon may be a stronger stimulus to supraduction than voluntary movement or oculocephalic maneuver. Lyn A. Sedwick, M. D. Orbital Hemorrhage in a Newborn. Munoz M, Weat~~ rhead R. Am JOphthalmoI108; 206- 8 ( Aug). [ 1~ qulTles to Dr. M. Munoz, SIo Medical Library, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, PO Box 7191, Riyadh, 11462, Kingdom of Saudia Arabia.) A newborn had 4 mm of proptosis with mild limitation in ocular motility. Computerized tomographic scan showed an extra- and intraconal mass |