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Ocular opsoclonus is a rare disorder of the saccadic system, in which fixation is continuously interrupted by involuntary, chaotic, rapid and multi-directional saccadic eye movements, interrupting the gaze-holding function, leading to“dancing eyes”. Ocular opsoclonus has rarely been reported in China. A case of ocular opsoclonus associated with anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis is reported to improve awareness about the ocular sign. The patient′s condition reached the peak at the 5th week. He developed ocular opsoclonus on the basis of nonconvulsive status epilepticus, accompanied by frequent involuntary movements of the mouth and limbs. The ocular opsoclonus gradually relieved on the 7th week with the active treatment.
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Objective To investigate the feasibility of sclerosing agent injection in the treatment of benign thyroid cysts. Methods Clinical data of 60 patients with thyroid cysts, who had been treated by injection of absolute alcohol or 10% sodium chloride solution, were reviewed retrospectively. Results A total of 74 lesions existed in 60 patients, and 182 times of injection were performed, with a total cure rate of 98 3% (59/60). No complications occurred. Follow-up observations for 1～5 years (mean 2 years) found no recurrence. Conclusions Sclerosing agent injection is a feasible method for benign thyroid cysts, if an exclusion of cystic papillary carcinoma is made.