Isolated Lateral Rectus Myositis – A Case Series

Idiopathic orbital myositis is a rare, nongranulomatous, noninfective, nonneoplastic inflammation of the orbit. It can involve either a single extraocular muscle or multiple extraocular muscles, unilaterally or bilaterally. Isolated lateral rectus myositis is less commonly described. It can be diagn...

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Published in:	APIK Journal of Internal Medicine Vol. 12; no. 3; pp. 192 - 194
Main Authors:	Sheetal, S., Dhanya, R. S., Kumar, S. Amith
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 01-07-2024
Subjects:	diplopia idiopathic orbital myositis isolated lateral rectus myositis steroids
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Summary:	Idiopathic orbital myositis is a rare, nongranulomatous, noninfective, nonneoplastic inflammation of the orbit. It can involve either a single extraocular muscle or multiple extraocular muscles, unilaterally or bilaterally. Isolated lateral rectus myositis is less commonly described. It can be diagnosed clinically or radiologically. The characteristic clinical features include painful eye movements, periorbital edema, proptosis, and diplopia. The typical features on magnetic resonance imaging include fusiform enlargement of the extraocular muscles, with enhancement on contrast. Treatment with corticosteroid results in prompt improvement in symptoms and remission. We hereby report two patients with isolated, acute, unilateral lateral rectus myositis.
ISSN:	2666-1802 2666-1802
DOI:	10.4103/ajim.ajim_3_22