The purpose was to describe a case of retrobulbar steatitis and meningitis in a cat caused by otitis media, otitis interna and an inflammatory polyp in the middle ear. Investigations included ophthalmic and neurological examinations, haematology and biochemistry, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),
Childhood primary angiitis of the central nervous system (cPACNS) is a rare and poorly understood immune-mediated vasculitis that preferentially affects blood vessels of the central nervous system (CNS). It must be distinguished from other disorders to initiate prompt treatment and improve the
A 53-year-old female patient presented with increased light sensitivity 3 weeks after oral intake of moxifloxacin tablets for an upper respiratory tract infection. The symptoms were anisocoria and the pupils did not react to light or accommodation. The examination of the anterior segment of the eye
A 5-month-old male neutered domestic shorthair cat was evaluated for spinal pain, ataxia, and anisocoria. Neuroanatomic localization indicated diffuse or multifocal central nervous system disease. On cerebrospinal fluid analysis, neutrophilic pleocytosis and intracellular protozoal merozoites were
Two domestic shorthair cats presented for clinical signs related to multifocal central nervous system dysfunction. Both cats had signs of vestibular system involvement and anisocoria, and one had generalized seizure activity. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis revealed a neutrophilic pleocytosis with
A 49-year-old woman had xerostomia and foreign body sensation of eye since 27 years old. Since the age of 30 she developed occasional fever attack released by cooling body without medication. Three years later she began to complain difficulty to maintain standing position with closed eyes. Upon
BACKGROUND
Systemic autoinflammatory diseases (SAIDs) represent a growing number of monogenic, polygenic or multifactorial disorders that are often difficult to diagnose.
METHODS
Here we report a patient who was initially erroneously diagnosed and treated for SAID. Symptoms consisted of recurrent
Introduction: The purpose is to report a case on the use of cyclosporine A 0.05% for primary alacrimia in Allgrove syndrome or triple A syndrome (alacrimia, achalasia, and adrenal insufficiency).
Case
OBJECTIVE
To report an interesting case of development of tonic pupil in an immunocompetent male with cytomegalovirus (CMV) anterior uveitis.
METHODS
Retrospective case report Results: A 30-year-old Iranian healthy male was diagnosed to have Posner-Schlossman syndrome (OS). Aqueous tap was positive
BACKGROUND
Tuberculous meningitis is common in developing countries and accounts for about 7.8% to 14% of all cases of tuberculosis in Nigeria.
METHODS
Case 1 was a 17-year-old woman who presented with a 3-week history of weakness of the right upper and lower limbs, a 6-hour history of inability to
The present paper reports a clinical case of local syphilitic meningoencephalitis known as Argyll-Robertson syndrome and manifested in the form of acute sensorineural loss of hearing. The patient was a 46 year old resident of the city of Irkutsk. He experienced the sharp impairment of hearing
A 37-year-old female died of cerebral vasospasm as a complication of rewarming following hypothermia therapy for severe head injury. She presented with severe consciousness disturbance and anisocoria after falling down a flight of stairs. Computed tomography (CT) revealed a right acute subdural
A 45-year-old man with alcohol-related decompensated cirrhosis presented with jaundice, fever, headache and altered sensorium. At presentation, he had tachycardia, disorientation to time and place, asterixis, icterus and upgoing plantar response. Investigations showed anaemia, thrombocytopenia,
Although bupivacaine remains a standard local anesthetic for postoperative epidural infusions in pediatric patients, it is increasingly being replaced with ropivacaine by many anesthesiologists. Ropivacaine is associated with less risk for cardiac and central nervous system
The term “ptosis” is derived from the Greek word falling and refers to drooping of a body part. Blepharoptosis is upper eyelid drooping with the eyes in the primary position of gaze. The shape of one's eyes along with the position of the eyelids, shape, and position of the eyebrow
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