title: Neuromyelitis optica presenting as acute bilateral ptosis.
abstract: Acute bilateral ptosis can be a hallmark of several serious neurological conditions. We present the first case of acute bilateral near-complete ptosis secondary to neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. We suggest that clinicians should consider this disorder among the differential diagnosis of acute bilateral ptosis, especially if there are other brainstem signs.
authors.affiliation: Neurology Department, Wellington Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand.
authors.forename: Purwa
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Joshi
authors.affiliation: Neurology Department, Wellington Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand.
authors.forename: Jeremy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lanford
authors.affiliation: Neurology Department, Capital & Coast District Health Board, Wellington, New Zealand.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bourke
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001763:Blepharoptosis / Q000097:blood / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009471:Neuromyelitis Optica / Q000097:blood / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
keywords: NEUROIMMUNOLOGY; NEUROOPHTHALMOLOGY