AnatomyDiseases
Orbital MyositisOrbital PseudotumorMyositisHerpes Zoster OphthalmicusScleritisMyositis, Inclusion BodyOrbital DiseasesOrbital NeoplasmsOrbitOrbital FracturesPolymyositisDermatomyositisMasticatory MusclesPterygoid MusclesDog DiseasesTemporal MuscleMasseter MuscleSyringomyelia
Extraocular musclesMasticatory muscle mPseudotumorOphthalmoplegiaHerpes zoster ophthalmicusIdiopathic orbitalOrbitCellulitisInflammatory diseaseMucormycosisThyroidSupport and UnderstandingSyndromeInflammationEosinophilicMildChronicInfectionLesionsSymptomsAutoimmunePatientsMyopathiesComputed tomoClinicEyelidsPatientClinicalDiseaseIncludeBloodPeopleAssociationStudy
Extraocular muscles2
  • The extraocular muscles also originate through the orbital apex. (healthncare.info)
  • The MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is utilized to scan the orbits to examine for enlargement or enhancement of extraocular muscles and orbital structures, or an orbital CT scan, which is likely a more widely available second-line alternative is used for the diagnosis. (healthncare.info)
Masticatory muscle m1
  • Masticatory muscle myositis (MMM) is an inflammatory disease in dogs affecting the muscles of mastication (chewing). (wikipedia.org)
Pseudotumor3
  • The incidence of orbital lesions in rank order of occurrence include: thyroidal associated ophthalmopathy , vascular lesions, idiopathic inflammatory pseudotumor, and lymphoproliferative neoplasia [ 3 ]. (omicsonline.org)
  • I was diagnosed with orbital pseudotumor/myositis in November 2012 at the age of 42. (bigresource.org)
  • Orbital inflammatory pseudotumor. (healthncare.info)
Ophthalmoplegia2
  • This disease also affects the region of the superior orbital fissure as well as the optic canal and leads to ophthalmoplegia. (healthncare.info)
  • The inclusion of ocular motor nerves in the anatomical zone of the orbital apex causes ophthalmoplegia and visual loss which leads to orbital apex syndrome. (healthncare.info)
Herpes zoster ophthalmicus1
Idiopathic orbital3
  • Journal Article] An infant with idiopathic orbital myositis poorly responsive to steroid therapy : a case report. (nii.ac.jp)
  • Inflammatory orbital disease, also called idiopathic orbital inflammatory syndrome and non-specific orbital inflammation, refers to eye disorders that involve the orbit. (orbit-eyecenter.com)
  • Idiopathic orbital inflammation: review of literature and new advances. (jhsmr.org)
Orbit4
  • The orbital apex is the point where the orbit connects with the skull at the craniofacial junction. (healthncare.info)
  • The imaging of the orbit is used to determine the diagnosis of orbital apex syndrome. (healthncare.info)
  • Computed tomography examination of the orbit revealed diffuse inflammation involving multiple orbital structures. (jhsmr.org)
  • Localized pain in or behind the eye or orbit may suggest intra-orbital pathology and headache may suggest intracranial pathology. (eyewiki.org)
Cellulitis7
  • We report a case of acute, vectorborne Chagas disease, acquired locally in central Texas, USA, manifesting as Romaña's sign, which was initially mistaken for orbital cellulitis. (cdc.gov)
  • the infection was initially mistaken for orbital cellulitis. (cdc.gov)
  • Patient with acute Chagas disease manifesting as orbital cellulitis, Texas, USA, on the day he first accessed care. (cdc.gov)
  • The patient's eye symptoms worsened, and on day 5 of illness an ophthalmologist hospitalized him for orbital cellulitis. (cdc.gov)
  • A computed tomography scan demonstrated nonspecific preseptal and postseptal inflammatory changes, consistent with mild orbital cellulitis. (cdc.gov)
  • The orbital apex syndrome can result from bacterial orbital cellulitis, viral infections, and fungal sinusitis. (healthncare.info)
  • She was initially diagnosed with probable orbital cellulitis secondary to sinusitis. (jhsmr.org)
Inflammatory disease1
  • Eleiwa T, Abdelrahman SN, ElSheikh RH, Elhusseiny AM. Orbital inflammatory disease associated with COVID-19 infection. (jhsmr.org)
Mucormycosis2
  • The fungal infections that result in orbital apex syndrome are due to Mucormycosis or aspergillosis fungus. (healthncare.info)
  • Clinical presentations, management and outcomes of rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) following COVID-19: a multi-centric study. (jhsmr.org)
Thyroid1
  • However, if there is muscle restriction (e.g., thyroid eye disease, orbital fracture, orbital myositis) then the diplopia may be worse in the opposite field of action of the restricted muscle. (eyewiki.org)
Support and Understanding2
  • Myositis Support and Understanding (MSU) hosted a panel of top experts to present brand-new results on COVID vaccine responses in myositis patients and to explain the implications for those taking immunosuppressant medications. (understandingmyositis.org)
  • This also highlights the value of Myositis Support and Understanding and other patient advocacy groups. (understandingmyositis.org)
Syndrome9
  • Orbital apex syndrome is a condition in which the cranial and optic nerves are involved and they do not work properly. (healthncare.info)
  • Patients with orbital apex syndrome mostly complain about hypoesthesia of the forehead and afferent pupillary deficit. (healthncare.info)
  • The only difference between the orbital apex diseases such as OPS, CSS (Cavernous sinus syndrome), and SOFS (Superior orbital fissure syndrome) is the involvement of the optic nerve. (healthncare.info)
  • Due to this, orbital apex syndrome is considered different from the other two diseases. (healthncare.info)
  • Thus, this feature of orbital apex syndrome is considered a distinguishing characteristic. (healthncare.info)
  • The diagnosis of the disease becomes easy due to this feature of the orbital apex syndrome. (healthncare.info)
  • From the above-mentioned symptoms, the loss of vision is the most common complaint of patients with orbital apex syndrome. (healthncare.info)
  • Orbital Apex Syndrome is caused by various infections, inflammations, and tumors and the severity differs according to the origin of the disease. (healthncare.info)
  • This article describes a potential causal association between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and orbital inflammation. (jhsmr.org)
Inflammation4
  • Dinkin M, Feinberg E, Oliveira C, Tsai J. Orbital inflammation with optic perineuritis in association with COVID-19. (jhsmr.org)
  • Bilateral orbital inflammation in a 6-month old with SARS-CoV-2 infection. (jhsmr.org)
  • It can cause inflammation in your cornea (keratitis), retina (retinitis), optic nerve (optic neuritis), uveitis, inflammation in the jelly-like substance that fills the back of the eye called vitreous (vitritis) and the muscles that move your eye around (orbital myositis). (academyeye.com)
  • The term "myositis" is used to describe diseases which cause chronic inflammation of the muscles. (emory.edu)
Eosinophilic1
Mild2
  • As the disease progresses the mild orbital congestion and adnexal edema become more destructive. (healthncare.info)
  • Mangan MS, Yildiz E. New onset of unilateral orbital myositis following mild COVID-19 infection. (jhsmr.org)
Chronic1
Infection1
  • Ophthalmic or endoscopic intervention may be required in the case of an orbital or subperiosteal abscess, depending on the severity of the infection. (healthncare.info)
Lesions5
  • Concomitant intraocular and orbital space-occupied lesions are relatively rare and this is the first report stressing the underlying causes of concomitant intraocular and intraorbital lesions . (omicsonline.org)
  • A retrospective review was performed on cases with both intraocular and orbital spaceoccupied lesions who were treated at the Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, of Sun Yat-sen University, China between Jan 1, 2000 and Dec 31, 2011. (omicsonline.org)
  • From an initial retrospective review of 1543 patients with a diagnosis of intraocular and/or orbital spaceoccupied lesions, 8 patients (4 males and 4 females) with a coexistence of both intraocular and orbital mass lesions were identified. (omicsonline.org)
  • Patients demonstrating a concomitant intraocular and orbital spaceoccupied lesion are relatively rare [ 4 , 5 ] and, to the best of our knowledge, this is the first report stressing the underlying causes of concomitant intraocular and intraorbital lesions in the literature. (omicsonline.org)
  • A retrospective review was performed on cases of Chinese patients with clinical findings of simultaneous intraocular and orbital spaceoccupied lesions. (omicsonline.org)
Symptoms2
  • What are the Signs and Symptoms of Inflammatory Orbital Disease? (orbit-eyecenter.com)
  • Ophthalmologists should be aware of this presentation when assessing patients with COVID-19 who present with orbital inflammatory symptoms. (jhsmr.org)
Autoimmune2
  • Influenza myositis could be due to direct viral invasion or autoimmune response. (medscape.com)
  • Lyme myositis may result from direct invasion of muscle by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi or by autoimmune mechanisms. (medscape.com)
Patients8
  • We strongly recommend considering the diagnosis of GO with elevated IgG4 in patients with an established diagnosis of GD, elevated serum IgG4 levels, and clinical features of ophthalmic disease overlapping with those of IgG4-related orbital disease. (hindawi.com)
  • The Emory Myositis Clinic aims to excel in the compassionate, comprehensive care of patients with myositis through an exceptional diagnostic and treatment center. (emory.edu)
  • The clinic addresses the needs of myositis patients through a coordinated program integrating specialists from many disciplines, including rheumatology, neurology, pulmonology, and dermatology. (emory.edu)
  • It serves as a resource for patients, their families, and other healthcare providers in order to promote education and awareness about myositis. (emory.edu)
  • As a team, we felt an urgency to get this information directly to myositis patients so that patients can make more informed decisions to protect themselves. (understandingmyositis.org)
  • This information is important for patients currently receiving different types of Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARD) for different types of myositis. (understandingmyositis.org)
  • This study also validates the importance of myositis patients taking action and being a part of research that helps to improve the lives of everyone living with myositis. (understandingmyositis.org)
  • The investigators are continuing to study patients with myositis receiving different therapies who have had their COVID vaccine. (understandingmyositis.org)
Myopathies1
  • Over the past 14 years, she has been involved in clinical research related to idiopathic inflammatory myopathies ("myositis") and has authored or co-authored over 40 publications. (understandingmyositis.org)
Computed tomo1
  • Inflammatory orbital disease is diagnosed based on the patient's medical history, eye examination, laboratory tests, and imaging studies such as an orbital MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) or CT (computed tomography) scan. (orbit-eyecenter.com)
Clinic1
  • Dr. Christopher-Stine is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Neurology and is the Director of the Johns Hopkins Myositis Center, a multidisciplinary clinic formally established in 2007 on the Johns Hopkins Bayview campus and one of the largest, most comprehensive centers of its kind worldwide. (understandingmyositis.org)
Eyelids1
Patient1
  • Joining from MSU, Medical Advisor, Salman Bhai, MD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurotherapeutics at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and MSU founder and president, Jerry Williams, who is also a patient living with myositis. (understandingmyositis.org)
Clinical1
  • In this paper, we present cases showing both intraocular and orbital soft tissue masses and highlight their clinical, pathological and imaging features. (omicsonline.org)
Disease6
Include1
  • Viruses: Viruses implicated in the pathogenesis of myositis include HIV-1, human T lymphotrophic virus 1 (HTLV-1), influenza, coxsackieviruses, and echoviruses. (medscape.com)
Blood1
  • Blood tests can be used to identify the presence of Myositis-specific antisynthetase antibodies. (myositis.org.au)
People1
Association1
Study1