title: Orbital myositis--a case report.
abstract: Orbital myositis is an idiopathic inflammatory condition involving the extraocular muscles. A case of presumed orbital myositis is presented, displaying typical features on orbital computed tomography, and a dramatic response to corticosteroid therapy. Atypical features of acute-on-chronic course, and concomitant sinus disease are discussed. A differential diagnosis of enlarged extraocular muscles is also discussed, and the benefits of corticosteroid trial before formal biopsy in the appropriate clinical setting is emphasised.
authors: Department of Surgery, Eye Unit, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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authors: Barnes
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005094:Exophthalmos / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009220:Myositis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D009801:Oculomotor Muscles / Q000187:drug effects / Q000473:pathology*; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D011241:Prednisone