A new multifacetted syndrome inherited as an autosomal, dominant trait is described encompassing not only two hitherto undescribed hereditary defects--thrombocytopathia and asplenia--but also muscle contractile defect, migraine-like headache, miosis, dyslexia and ichthyosis. None of these defects has so far been assigned to a specific chromosome or linkage group. Further studies on the various ...

background: cataract extraction surgery remains the most commonly performed eye surgery by ophthalmologists. the maintenance of mydriasis is required throughout surgery to allow better visualization of the surgical field and a greater working space within the center of the eye. non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (nsaids) have their effect in maintaining mydriasis by their ability to inhibit...

Abstract Superior sulcus tumors, also known as Pancoast present in a distinctive way with Horner's syndrome (ptosis, miosis, and anhidrosis), hand weakness brought on by the atrophy of intrinsic muscles, excruciating pain along medial aspect arm. (1) Primary lung cancers constitute majority but can be multifactorial. (2) Here, we case 62-year-old male who presented right shoulder for 2 months. ...

In a group of 68 patients a double-blind study was performed to assess the effect of preoperative oxybuprocaine 0.4% (Dorsacaine, Novesin) eye drops in comparison with a placebo in preventing surgically induced miosis during extracapsular cataract extraction. One drop of oxybuprocaine 0.4% or placebo was instilled 10 and 5 minutes preoperatively. The pupil diameter was recorded at different sta...