| Sneeze-induced visual and ocular motor dysfunction. | |
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PMID: 11992883 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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PURPOSE: The purpose of this report is to describe two neuroophthalmic complications that are related by their temporal association with a sneeze. DESIGN: We describe observational case reports of two patients. METHODS: Both patients were examined, and their conditions were diagnosed and treated according to standard indications for each neuroophthalmic condition. RESULTS: The first case describes a patient who had previously undergone intracranial surgery, including removal of the clivus and later developed a trochlear nerve paresis after a sneeze. The second case describes a patient who repeatedly demonstrates transient decreased perfusion to his right central retinal artery and an associated afferent papillary defect after sneezing. CONCLUSION: The mechanical and hemodynamic forces involved in sneezing are formidable and may cause permanent cranial neuropathy or temporarily alter ocular blood flow in certain patients. |
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Authors:
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Christopher M Andreoli; Gayle B Leff; Joseph F Rizzo |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of ophthalmology Volume: 133 ISSN: 0002-9394 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Ophthalmol. Publication Date: 2002 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-05-06 Completed Date: 2002-06-13 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370500 Medline TA: Am J Ophthalmol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 725-7 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA. |
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Adult Diplopia / etiology* Humans Male Middle Aged Pupil Disorders / etiology* Retinal Artery Occlusion / etiology, ultrasonography Sneezing* Strabismus / etiology Trochlear Nerve Diseases / etiology* Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color |
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