Ptosis as unusual presentation of a cerebral arteriovenous malformation

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Gosalakkal, Jayaprakash A. | Prasad, Balky A.

Affiliations: Department of Pediatric Neurology, CDC/Windsor, Leicester Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester, UK

Note: [] Correspondence: Dr. Jayaprakash A. Gosalakkal, CDC/Windsor, Leicester Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester LE1 5WW, UK. E-mail: Jay3world@aol.com, jayprakash. gosalakkal@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

Abstract: Arteriovenous malformations (AVM) of the brain are uncommon congenital lesions with a complex array of arterial to venous shunts. The common clinical manifestations include hemorrhage, seizures, headache and congestive heart failure. We recently saw a child who presented with bilateral ptosis, a rather rare and unusual manifestation of AVM. We discuss the reported ocular manifestations of AVM and the possible pathogenesis of the ptosis in this child.

Keywords: Ptosis, arteriovenous malformations

DOI: 10.3233/JPN-2010-0394

Journal: Journal of Pediatric Neurology, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 227-229, 2010