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   Articles with "extraocular muscles" as a keyword



A review of the histopathological findings in myasthenia gravis: Clues to the pathogenesis of treatment-resistance in extraocular muscles

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Neuromuscular Disorders"

DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2019.03.009

Abstract: In myasthenia gravis autoantibodies target components of the neuromuscular junction causing variable degrees of weakness. In most cases, autoantibodies trigger complement-mediated endplate damage and extraocular muscles may be most susceptible. A proportion of MG cases… read more here.

Keywords: histopathological findings; extraocular muscles; treatment; myasthenia gravis ... See more keywords

A Case of Compressive Optic Neuropathy Secondary to Lymphoma of the Extraocular Muscles

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Neuro-Ophthalmology"

DOI: 10.1080/01658107.2019.1603242

Abstract: ABSTRACT Compressive optic neuropathy is an urgent condition that may lead to blindness. We report a rare case of compressive optic neuropathy secondary to lymphoma of the extraocular muscles in which the vision was successfully… read more here.

Keywords: neuropathy secondary; lymphoma; compressive optic; case compressive ... See more keywords

Effects of myostatin gene knockout on porcine extraocular muscles.

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Animal biotechnology"

DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2022.2077741

Abstract: Myostatin (MSTN), a negative regulator of skeletal muscle mass, is not well known in extraocular muscles (EOMs). EOMs are specialized skeletal muscles. Hence, in this study, the effect of MSTN on the superior rectus (SR)… read more here.

Keywords: mstn; knockout; extraocular muscles; pigs mstn ... See more keywords

Diagnosis of enlarged extraocular muscles: when and how to biopsy

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "Current Opinion in Ophthalmology"

DOI: 10.1097/icu.0000000000000395

Abstract: Purpose of review To review current knowledge regarding diagnosis of nonthyroid orbital disorders with extraocular muscle enlargement. Recent findings Recent publications have focused on immunoglobulin G4-related disease as a possible cause of enlarged extraocular muscles,… read more here.

Keywords: enlarged extraocular; muscle; diagnosis enlarged; extraocular muscles ... See more keywords

Selective aplasia of global fibres of all extraocular muscles in congenital fibrosis of extraocular muscles (CFEOM): a rare presentation

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "BMJ Case Reports"

DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-221622

Abstract: A 15-year-old boy presented in our strabismus clinic with complaints of bilateral ptosis and limitation of ocular movements since birth. He had a positive family history of consanguinity and similar ocular movement abnormalities in his… read more here.

Keywords: selective aplasia; aplasia global; extraocular muscles; right eye ... See more keywords

Miosis in a case of congenital fibrosis of extraocular muscles: a rare presentation of a rare disease

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "BMJ Case Reports"

DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2019-229680

Abstract: An 18-year-old Indian man was referred as Horner’s syndrome. He presented with severe ptosis in the right eye (RE) and limitation of movements in both eyes (BE) since birth. RE had low vision since early childhood. Family… read more here.

Keywords: miosis case; congenital fibrosis; case; extraocular muscles ... See more keywords

DECODING OF THE EXTRAOCULAR MUSCLES ACTIVATIONS BY COMPLEXITY-BASED ANALYSIS OF ELECTROMYOGRAM (EMG) SIGNALS

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "Fractals"

DOI: 10.1142/s0218348x24500671

Abstract: The analysis of extraocular muscles’ activation is crucial for understanding eye movement patterns, providing insights into oculomotor control, and contributing to advancements in fields such as vision research, neurology, and biomedical engineering. Ten subjects went… read more here.

Keywords: electromyogram emg; analysis; complexity; emg signals ... See more keywords
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Ocular findings in two Chinese children with Loeys-Dietz syndrome.

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "European journal of ophthalmology"

DOI: 10.1177/11206721211020649

Abstract: BACKGROUND Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS) is a type of connective tissue disease with systemic symptoms similar to Marfan syndrome. Ocular findings are rarely reported especially fundus and extraocular muscles. CASE PRESENTATION A 6-month old boy with… read more here.

Keywords: findings two; syndrome ocular; loeys dietz; extraocular muscles ... See more keywords

IgG4-related ophthalmic disease involving extraocular muscles: case series

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "BMC Ophthalmology"

DOI: 10.1186/s12886-018-0819-x

Abstract: BackgroundTo elucidate the clinical features of strabismus associated with IgG4-related ophthalmic disease (IgG4-ROD).Case summaryAll of the four patients with IgG4-ROD showed marked enlargement of the extraocular muscles, however, two patients showed orthotropia with full ductions… read more here.

Keywords: ophthalmic disease; igg4; related ophthalmic; extraocular muscles ... See more keywords

A case of bilateral amyloidosis localized to extraocular muscles mimicking thyroid eye disease

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "BMC Ophthalmology"

DOI: 10.1186/s12886-024-03295-y

Abstract: Background Amyloidosis is a rare condition characterized by the abnormal deposition of amyloid proteins in various tissues and organs. While systemic amyloidosis has been well-documented, amyloid deposition in extraocular muscles is an exceptionally rare occurrence,… read more here.

Keywords: eye disease; thyroid eye; case; extraocular muscles ... See more keywords

Pituitary MRI to Evaluate Extraocular Muscles: Is That Possible with a Routine Scanning Protocol?

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recommendations! Published in 2023 at "American Journal of Neuroradiology"

DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a7681

Abstract: With great interest, we read the article, “Extraocular Muscle Enlargement in Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenomas,” recently published by Coutu et al in the American Journal of Neuroradiology. We have 3 important concerns about the methodology… read more here.

Keywords: article; methodology; protocol; extraocular muscles ... See more keywords