Oculomotor apraxia: the presenting sign of Gaucher disease.
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.
Gross-Tsur
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Neuropediatric Unit, Bikur Cholim Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel.
Har-Even
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Gutman
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Amir
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D001072:Apraxias / Q000209:etiology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005133:Eye Movements; D005260:Female; D005776:Gaucher Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans