Idiopathic paroxysmal tonic upward gaze

Pediatr Neurol. 2012 Oct;47(4):306-8. doi: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2012.05.028.

Abstract

Paroxysmal tonic upward gaze constitutes a neuro-ophthalmologic syndrome characterized by episodes of sustained conjugate upward deviation of the eyes, normal horizontal gaze, and ataxia. Its pathogenesis is unknown, and the etiology is heterogeneous. The prognosis is variable. We present a case of "idiopathic paroxysmal tonic upward gaze" with a positive clinical course and spontaneous remission.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Age of Onset
  • Ataxia* / diagnosis
  • Electroencephalography
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Movement Disorders* / diagnosis
  • Ocular Motility Disorders* / diagnosis
  • Remission, Spontaneous
  • Video Recording

Supplementary concepts

  • Paroxysmal Tonic Upgaze, Benign Childhood, With Ataxia