Organic convergence spasm.
Convergence spasm has frequently been reported as a hysterical manifestation. A case presenting with this sign and diphenylhydantoin intoxication is described. Other previously reported organic associations are discussed. Convergence spasm may be seen in association with significant organic disease of the nervous system affecting the cerebral hemispheres, the brain-stem, or both.
D000293:Adolescent; D000513:Alpha Rhythm; D001921:Brain / Q000187:drug effects*; D002220:Carbamazepine / Q000097:blood / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004830:Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005133:Eye Movements / Q000187:drug effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D010634:Phenobarbital / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010672:Phenytoin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013035:Spasm / Q000139:chemically induced*; D013826:Theta Rhythm
D002220:Carbamazepine; D010672:Phenytoin; D010634:Phenobarbital