Undiagnosed nevus of Оta, facial hemiparesis and esotropia: a case report

Perinatal history is often underrated in ophthalmologic consultation and may provide important information in order to establish an assertive diagnosis. Purpose: To report a case of a patient who was evaluated in two hospitals as a child and misdiagnosed with Goltz syndrome. Material and Meth...

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Main Authors: Leopoldo Garduño-Vieyra, Raúl Rúa Martínez, Isabel de la Fuente Batta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ukrainian Society of Ophthalmologists 2022-12-01
Series:Journal of Ophthalmology
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Online Access:https://www.ozhurnal.com/en/archive/2022/6/12-fulltext
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Summary:Perinatal history is often underrated in ophthalmologic consultation and may provide important information in order to establish an assertive diagnosis. Purpose: To report a case of a patient who was evaluated in two hospitals as a child and misdiagnosed with Goltz syndrome. Material and Methods: it was ruled out a syndrome and the existence of three independent diagnoses was proposed: nevus of Ota, non-accommodative esotropia and left facial hemiparesis due to involvement of the VII cranial nerve. Results: A combined left eye strabismus surgery and neodymium Yag laser treatment were performed under sedation over the entire length of the nevus. Conclusion: The presence of facial palsy, strabismus or a nevus directs the physician to interrogate prenatal and perinatal issues to establish a complete diagnosis. The patient received treatment after several years and now she is satisfied.
ISSN:2412-8740