Recurrent orbital myositis - Report of a familial incidence

Citation
I. Maurer et S. Zierz, Recurrent orbital myositis - Report of a familial incidence, ARCH NEUROL, 56(11), 1999, pp. 1407-1409
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology,"Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
ARCHIVES OF NEUROLOGY
ISSN journal
00039942 → ACNP
Volume
56
Issue
11
Year of publication
1999
Pages
1407 - 1409
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-9942(199911)56:11<1407:ROM-RO>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
Background: In orbital myositis, painful diplopia develops owing to an enla rgement of the extraocular muscles. Diagnosis is established based on histo ry, clinical manifestations, and therapeutic response to steroids, with the findings of magnetic resonance imaging providing additional information. Observation: We observed a family in which 4 members had an ophthalmopathy suggestive of orbital myositis. The affected members are a sibling pair (fe male and male) and 2 children of the brothers of their father's father. Conclusion: The familial incidence suggests a potential genetic predisposit ion in the development of orbital myositis.