| Neuro-ophthalmologic complications of syringobulbia. | |
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PMID: 20711820 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Syringobulbia is an uncommon condition, usually a late complication of syringomyelia. It has predilection for the dorsolateral region of the medulla leading to damage to vestibular nuclei and their connections, as well as to the descending sympathetic fibers. Oscillopsia, nystagmus, and Horner syndrome are frequent manifestations of syringobulbia. Oscillopsia may be a disturbing symptom for the patient, whereas Horner syndrome is usually an asymptomatic finding. MRI detection of syringomyelia has led to earlier treatment of syringomyelia and prevention of upward extension of the cavity. This probably explains why syringobulbia is less frequently encountered at present. We propose to describe the neuro-ophthalmologic symptoms and signs that may be observed in patients with syringobulbia and the mechanisms involved in their appearance. |
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Authors:
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Martín Nogués; Lidia López; Francisco Meli |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Current neurology and neuroscience reports Volume: 10 ISSN: 1534-6293 ISO Abbreviation: Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep Publication Date: 2010 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-21 Completed Date: 2011-01-11 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100931790 Medline TA: Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 459-66 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurology, Instituto de Investigaciones Neurológicas Raúl Carrea (FLENI), Buenos Aires, Argentina. mnogues@fleni.org.ar |
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Horner Syndrome
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complications* Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods Medulla Oblongata / pathology Nystagmus, Pathologic / complications* Syringomyelia / complications*, diagnosis, etiology, pathology |
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