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Levator aponeurosis advancement with partial orbicularis oculi muscle resection for the treatment of Marin Amat syndrome with aponeurotic ptosis: two Case reports.
Case Reports Plast Surg Hand Surg
January 2025
Department of Ophthalmology, Japan Community Healthcare Organization Chukyo Hospital, Nagoya-shi, Aichi, Japan.
Marin Amat syndrome is a phenomenon in which eyelids close upon opening of the mouth during the recovery phase after facial nerve paralysis. In this report, we present two surgically treated cases of Marin Amat syndrome with aponeurotic ptosis. Case 1: A 66-year-old man had developed left Bell's palsy a year prior to presentation and underwent rehabilitation at the Neurology Department of Japan Community Healthcare Organization Chukyo Hospital.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChronic Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia: A Case Report.
Cureus
January 2025
Department of Ophthalmology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, GBR.
Chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia (CPEO) is a rare mitochondrial disorder characterized by bilateral, slowly progressive ptosis and paralysis of the extraocular muscles. We present the case of a 61-year-old female with a 36-year history of bilateral ptosis and limited eye movements without diplopia. No family history of CPEO or other mitochondrial disorders was reported.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Clinical analysis of Tolosa-Hunt syndrome].
Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi
January 2025
Department of Ophthalmology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin300052, China.
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed clinical features of Tolosa-Hunt syndrome (THS), a type of painful ophthalmoplegia, by collecting data from patients diagnosed at a hospital over four years.
- A total of 35 patients were included, with 18 diagnosed with THS, who typically presented symptoms like pain, ptosis, and MRI abnormalities, alongside various immunological findings.
- Treated with glucocorticoids, most THS patients saw symptom relief within weeks, though some experienced relapses during follow-up.
The Surgical Management of the Eye in Facial Palsy.
Facial Plast Surg
December 2024
Department of ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery, The Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospital, University College London NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom.
The surgical management of the periocular region in facial palsy is a critical aspect of addressing the ocular morbidity associated with facial paralysis. The reconstruction around the eye in facial palsy should take into account the duration of the facial palsy and underlying ocular pathologies. Exposure keratopathy can develop secondary to lagophthalmos, ectropion, and brow ptosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFClinical Profile and Outcomes of Pediatric Snakebite Envenomation: A Three-Year Retrospective Study From a Rural Tertiary Care Center in South India.
Cureus
November 2024
Community Medicine, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital, Perambalur, IND.
Background Snakebite envenomation remains a significant public health challenge in tropical countries, particularly affecting the pediatric population. Children are especially vulnerable because of their smaller body mass, outdoor activities, and delayed presentation to healthcare facilities. This study aimed to analyze the clinical profile, demographic patterns, and envenomation characteristics of snakebites in children aged 1-16 years presenting to a tertiary care center.
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