Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome
3 October 2024
| Aline Derlagne, Antigoni Koukkoulli, Katia Papastavrou, Loukiana Tsierkezou, Theodoros Potamitis
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EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) is a rare neuro-mucocutaneous disorder which is defined by a triad of orofacial oedema, furrowing of the tongue, and recurrent episodes of facial nerve palsy [1]. Due to the rarity of the disease and inconsistent presentation, MRS...
Deciphering dark retinal patches
3 October 2024
| Blanca Flores, Anastassios Kostakis
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EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
We present a case of bilateral extensive dark without pressure (DWP) located outside the retinal vascular arcades in a young female. This retinal finding is benign but, in some instances, darkened retinal patches could be associated with potential sight-threatening conditions....
Dramatic myopic shift due to epithelial basement membrane dystrophy
3 October 2024
| Annes Ahmeidat, Blazej Staniszewski, James Welch
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EYE - Cornea
Epithelial basement membrane dystrophy (EBMD), also known as map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy, is a common anterior corneal disorder affecting approximately 2% of the population [1]. It is characterised by the abnormal maintenance of the basement membrane, resulting in protrusions into the epithelium....
