| Abducens neuromyotonia as the presenting sign of an intracranial tumor. | |
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PMID: 20924290 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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In this case series and review of the literature, we describe 2 cases of abducens neuromyotonia (ANM) as the presenting sign of an intracranial tumor (meningioma). Review of the literature suggests that the pathophysiology of ocular neuromyotonia is incompletely understood. Most patients with ANM have a history of radiation therapy. The diagnosis of ANM is made on the basis of clinical findings and can be supported by electrophysiological studies. A complete neurologic examination is mandatory for patients with ANM. Treatment consists of eliminating the underlying cause; carbamazepine is effective in alleviating the symptoms of ANM. Neuroimaging should be performed if patients with ANM lack the typical history of radiation therapy, as ANM may be the presenting sign of an intracranial mass. |
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Daniel J Salchow; Thomas K Wermund |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of neuro-ophthalmology : the official journal of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Volume: 31 ISSN: 1536-5166 ISO Abbreviation: J Neuroophthalmol Publication Date: 2011 Mar |
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Created Date: 2011-02-14 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9431308 Medline TA: J Neuroophthalmol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 34-7 Citation Subset: IM |
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Augenklinik (TKW), HELIOS Kliniken Schwerin, Germany; and Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Science (DJS), Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut. |
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