Open AccessFascicular multiple ocular motor nerve paresis as first presentation of anaplastic astrocytoma
Author(s) -
Bhaskar Gupta,
Jyoti Raina
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
indian journal of ophthalmology/indian journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1998-3689
pISSN - 0301-4738
DOI - 10.4103/0301-4738.36483
Subject(s) - medicine , paresis , presentation (obstetrics) , astrocytoma , anaplastic astrocytoma , glioma , surgery , cancer research
A case of spontaneous, painless partial III (pupil-sparing) and IV fascicular nerve paresis as the first presentation of anaplastic astrocytoma is reported. The other ocular, neurological and systemic examination was within normal limits. The literature and possible anatomical location of this atypical presentation is reviewed.