Partial and bilateral congenital external ophthalmoplegia in an adolescent

Authors

  • Maria Emilia Fernández González Hospital Docente Infantil Sur “Dr. Antonio María Beguez César”, Santiago de Cuba http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3032-2575
  • Grisel Frometa Rivaflecha Hospital Docente Infantil Sur “Dr. Antonio María Beguez César”, Santiago de Cuba
  • Mirelvis Leyet Romero Hospital Docente Infantil Sur “Dr. Antonio María Beguez César”, Santiago de Cuba

Keywords:

adolescent, external ophthalmoplegia, ambliopia, ptosis palpebral, divergent strabismus.

Abstract

The  case report of an 18 years patient is presented who was assisted in the estrabism service of "Amistad Argelia-Cuba" Ophthalmologic Hospital in the Republic of Algeria due to photophobia, ptosis palpebral, poor vision and divergent strabismus. A complete ophthalmologic exam was carried out, prism test, worth lights and it was verified that he had a partial and bilateral external congenital ophthalmoplegia with amblyopia, without neurological manifestations. Treatment with vitamins was indicated and there was no surgical proposal due to the quantity of affected muscles and the great risk of a residual diplopia.  

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Author Biography

Maria Emilia Fernández González, Hospital Docente Infantil Sur “Dr. Antonio María Beguez César”, Santiago de Cuba

MSc. María Emilia Fernández González

Especialista de Segundo Grado en Oftalmología

Profesor Asistente

Máster en Enfermedades Infecciosas

Investigador Agregado

Departamento Oftalmología Hospital Infantil Sur. Santiago de Cuba

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Published

2017-12-13

How to Cite

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Fernández González ME, Frometa Rivaflecha G, Leyet Romero M. Partial and bilateral congenital external ophthalmoplegia in an adolescent. MEDISAN [Internet]. 2017 Dec. 13 [cited 2025 Jun. 4];21(12). Available from: https://medisan.sld.cu/index.php/san/article/view/1588

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 12 (2017): MEDISAN

Section

Case Reports

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