[Idiopathic orbital myositis]

Rev Neurol (Paris). 2001 Apr;157(4):430-2.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Orbital myositis is a rare disorder considered as a subgroup of inflammatory orbital pseudotumors. The pathophysiology is still unknown. Patients typically present with orbital pain exacerbated by eye movement and diplopia. Response to steroids is dramatic. We report a case of idiopathic myositis of the right inferior muscle, which recovered after steroid therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diplopia / etiology
  • Eye Movements
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Myositis / diagnosis*
  • Myositis / drug therapy
  • Oculomotor Muscles / pathology
  • Orbital Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Orbital Diseases / drug therapy
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Prednisone