Idiopathic Paroxysmal Tonic Upward Gaze
Articles > Article · 2012
Authors: Özgül EKMEKCİ
PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2012, vol 47, pp 306-308
DOI: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2012.05.028
Summary
Paroxysmal tonic upward gaze constitutes a neuro-ophthalmologic syndrome characterized by episodes of sustained conjugate upward deviation of the eyes, normal horizontal gaze, and ataxia. Its pathogenesis is unknown, and the etiology is heterogeneous. The prognosis is variable. We present a case of "idiopathic paroxysmal tonic upward gaze" with a positive clinical course and spontaneous remission. (c) 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.