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Tapping into the tonic: A dilated pupil and absent lower-limb reflexes shed light on an unusual diagnosis.

Authors :
Borchert, Grace
Li, Jessica
Francis, Ian
Source :
Australian Doctor; 5/6/2022, p52-53, 2p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

The article presents a case study of a 38-year-old office worker who presents with a new dilated left pupil, with a finding that a tonic pupil is associated with lesions at the ciliary ganglion, which result in parasympathetic denervation of the affected pupil.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10397116
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Australian Doctor
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
156926548