Oculomotor apraxia: the presenting sign of Gaucher disease

Pediatr Neurol. 1989 Mar-Apr;5(2):128-9. doi: 10.1016/0887-8994(89)90042-8.

Abstract

Oculomotor apraxia may be idiopathic or a symptom of a variety of diseases. In Gaucher disease, oculomotor deficit is characterized by a failure of volitional horizontal gaze with preservation of vertical movements. We present 2 sisters, 6 1/2 and 5 1/2 years of age, in whom the presenting sign was oculomotor apraxia. Oculomotor apraxia has not been previously reported as the presenting manifestation of Gaucher disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Apraxias / etiology*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Eye Movements*
  • Female
  • Gaucher Disease / complications
  • Gaucher Disease / physiopathology*
  • Humans