Oculomotor abnormalities in a patient with fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome

J AAPOS. 2008 Apr;12(2):195-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2007.10.010. Epub 2008 Mar 10.

Abstract

We present a case report of an 80-year-old man with Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) and acquired diplopia, strabismus, and other oculomotor abnormalities. This is the first case report of ocular abnormalities in a patient with FXTAS.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Diplopia / etiology
  • Eye Abnormalities / etiology
  • Eye Abnormalities / genetics*
  • Eye Abnormalities / therapy
  • Eyeglasses
  • Female
  • Fragile X Syndrome*
  • Humans
  • Inflammation / etiology
  • Male
  • Oculomotor Nerve Diseases / etiology
  • Oculomotor Nerve Diseases / genetics*
  • Oculomotor Nerve Diseases / therapy
  • Pedigree
  • Seizures / genetics*
  • Tremor / genetics*