12 research outputs found
Cognitive impairment in general paresis: Alzheimer's disease (AD)-like pattern?
WOS: 000209194000604
Cognitive impairment in general paresis: AD-like pattern?
16th Congress of the European-Federation-of-Neurological-Societies (EFNS) -- SEP 08-11, 2012 -- Stockholm, SWEDENWOS: 000309359700206…European Federat Neurol Soc (EFNS
IDIOPATHIC TOLOSA-HUNT SYNDROME: FOUR ADDITIONAL CASES
Idiopathic Tolosa Hunt syndrome (ITHS) is a very rare cause of painful ophthalmoplegia characterized by unilateral orbital pain, ipsilateral oculomotor paralysis and prompt response to steroids. In this paper we report 4 additional cases of ITHS. This rare cause of painful ophthalmoplegia effects the cranial nerves due to a granulomatous lesion of unknown etiology in the cavernous sinus or superior orbital fissure. The International Headache Society redefined the diagnostic criteria for ITHS but it is still mostly a diagnosis of exclusion. Careful evaluation and follow-up is essential for diagnosis. Optimal therapy duration and dosage and prophylactic treatment in recurrent cases needs further research