Amyloid ophthalmoplegia. Ophthalmoparesis secondary to primary systemic amyloidosis

J Clin Neuroophthalmol. 1989 Mar;9(1):39-42.

Abstract

We report a patient with primary systemic amyloidosis and orbital involvement associated with ophthalmoparesis. We support this with the first demonstration of eye movement recordings and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of such a patient. The patient presented with a restrictive ophthalmoparesis. Eye movement recordings documented slowed horizontal saccades. MRI of orbital structures suggests that all extraocular muscles were enlarged, with possible involvement of their tendinous insertions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Amyloidosis / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Ophthalmoplegia / etiology*
  • Saccades