| Idiopathic isolated orbicularis weakness. | |
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PMID: 22322997 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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PURPOSE: Orbicularis weakness is commonly associated with seventh nerve palsy or neuromuscular and myopathic conditions such as myotonic dystrophy and myasethenia gravis. We report four cases of idiopathic isolated orbicularis weakness. METHODS: All four cases were female and the presenting symptoms of ocular irritation and epiphora had been present for over 7 years in three patients. All patients had lagophthalmos and three had ectropion. Three patients underwent full investigations which excluded known causes of orbicularis weakness. Two patients underwent oribularis oculi muscle biopsy and histological confirmation of orbicularis atrophy. RESULTS: All patients underwent surgery to specifically address the orbicularis weakness with satisfactory outcomes and alleviation of symptoms in all cases. Isolated orbicularis weakness may be a relatively common entity that is frequently overlooked. CONCLUSION: Early recognition of this condition may lead to better management and prevent patients undergoing unnecessary surgical procedures. |
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Authors:
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O P MacVie; M A Majid; H M Husssin; T Ung; R M Manners; I Ormerod; J Pawade; R A Harrad |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2012-02-10 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Eye (London, England) Volume: 26 ISSN: 1476-5454 ISO Abbreviation: Eye (Lond) Publication Date: 2012 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2012-05-10 Completed Date: 2012-07-18 Revised Date: 2013-05-02 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8703986 Medline TA: Eye (Lond) Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 746-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Ophthalmology, Bristol Eye Hospital, Bristol, UK. |
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Atrophy Biopsy Eyelid Diseases / diagnosis*, surgery Female Humans Muscle Weakness / diagnosis*, surgery Oculomotor Muscles / pathology* Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures |
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