The Eyes have it: A Case of Ptosis and an Overview

Authors

  • Lawrence A Zumo Clinical Professor and Attending Neurologist, University of Maryland Capital Region Health, Largo, Maryland, USA Author
  • FAAN Clinical Professor and Attending Neurologist, University of Maryland Capital Region Health, Largo, Maryland, USA Center for Epilepsy & Neurologic Diseases, Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa Author
  • Malaika J Zumo Department of Biochemistry, College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA Center for Epilepsy & Neurologic Diseases, Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JCMRM/2024(2)106

Keywords:

Ptosis, aponeurotic, pseudoptotic, neoplasm

Abstract

Ptosis, formerly blepharoptosis, has a very broad differential which can make correct and timely diagnosis difficult. This is a fairly common presenting conundrum in a busy clinical practice. A case of ptosis and fatigablity in a young female which evaded diagnosis for nearly two years is presented highlighting some of the diagnostic challenges as well as literature overview and current treatment strategies.

Author Biographies

  • Lawrence A Zumo, Clinical Professor and Attending Neurologist, University of Maryland Capital Region Health, Largo, Maryland, USA

    Clinical Professor and Attending Neurologist, University of Maryland Capital Region Health, Largo, Maryland, USA

  • FAAN, Clinical Professor and Attending Neurologist, University of Maryland Capital Region Health, Largo, Maryland, USA Center for Epilepsy & Neurologic Diseases, Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa

    Clinical Professor and Attending Neurologist, University of Maryland Capital Region Health, Largo, Maryland, USA
    Center for Epilepsy & Neurologic Diseases, Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa

  • Malaika J Zumo, Department of Biochemistry, College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA Center for Epilepsy & Neurologic Diseases, Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa

    Department of Biochemistry, College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA
    Center for Epilepsy & Neurologic Diseases, Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa

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Published

2024-02-29

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): Volume 2, Issue 1

Section

Articles