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Diplopia as first symptom of multiple sclerosis / Diplopia como primeiro sintoma de esclerose múltipla
Frazão, Maria Auxiliadora Monteiro; Lui, Aline Cristina F; Tilbery, Charles Peter; Ejzenbaum, Fábio; Cohen, Ralph.
  • Frazão, Maria Auxiliadora Monteiro; Santa Casa de São Paulo. Department of Ophthalmology. São Paulo. BR
  • Lui, Aline Cristina F; Santa Casa de São Paulo. Department of Ophthalmology. São Paulo. BR
  • Tilbery, Charles Peter; Santa Casa de São Paulo. Faculty of Medical Sciences. São Paulo. BR
  • Ejzenbaum, Fábio; Santa Casa de São Paulo. Department of Ophthalmology. São Paulo. BR
  • Cohen, Ralph; Santa Casa de São Paulo. Department of Ophthalmology. São Paulo. BR
Rev. bras. oftalmol ; 74(2): 73-75, Mar-Apr/2015.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-744624
ABSTRACT

Purpose:

To determine the frequency and clinical features of the extrinsic ocular motility changes in patients with multiple sclerosis living in the state of Sao Paulo (Brazil), consecutive cases series from 1996 to 2011.

Methods:

Eighty-three consecutive multiple sclerosis subjects were enrolled, aged from 17 to 59 years. All patients had a history taking and a comprehensive ocular exam.

Results:

Extrinsic ocular motility changes was detected in 17 (20,48%) out of 83 individuals. Diplopia as the first symptom of the disease occurred in 11 (13,25%) individuals.

Conclusions:

Frequency of diplopia as first symptom of multiple sclerosis is relevant. According to this statement, crucial importance should be given concerning spreading of knowledge and skills to internal medicine and general ophthalmology practicing physicians about early diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, which would reduce a delay in diagnosis of the disease and would help patients in the prognosis of the disease which they endure.
RESUMO

Objetivo:

Determinar a frequência e as características clínicas das alterações da motilidade ocular extrínseca em indivíduos portadores de esclerose múltipla, residentes no estado de São Paulo, em série de casos consecutivos de 1996 a 2011.

Métodos:

Foram selecionados oitenta e três indivíduos com esclerose múltipla, com idade entre 17 e 59 anos. Todos foram submetidos à anamnese e exame ocular completo.

Resultados:

Alterações da motilidade ocular extrínseca foram encontradas em 17 ( 20,48%) dos 83 indivíduos. A diplopia ocorreu como primeiro sintoma da doença em 11 (13,25%) indivíduos.

Conclusão:

A frequência de diplopia como primeiro sintoma de esclerose múltipla é relevante. Por esse fato, é fundamental ressaltar a importância da difusão do conhecimento desse achado para a realização de diagnóstico precoce de esclerose múltipla, tanto para o oftalmologista geral, como para o médico generalista, melhorando assim o prognóstico dos pacientes que dela padecem.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Early Diagnosis / Diplopia / Eye Movements / Multiple Sclerosis Type of study: Diagnostic study / Prognostic study / Screening study Limits: Adolescent / Female / Humans / Male Language: Portuguese Journal: Rev. bras. oftalmol Journal subject: Ophthalmology Year: 2015 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Santa Casa de São Paulo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Early Diagnosis / Diplopia / Eye Movements / Multiple Sclerosis Type of study: Diagnostic study / Prognostic study / Screening study Limits: Adolescent / Female / Humans / Male Language: Portuguese Journal: Rev. bras. oftalmol Journal subject: Ophthalmology Year: 2015 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Santa Casa de São Paulo/BR