Globe luxation in histiocytosis X. Issue 8 (August 1988)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wood, C M; Pearson, A D; Craft, A W; Howe, J W
• Is Part Of: British journal of ophthalmology. Volume 72:Issue 8(1988)
• Page Start: 631
• Page End: 633
• Publication Date: 1988-08
• Subjects: Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1136/bjo.72.8.631
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1161

Abstract

Abstract : A boy with histiocytosis X, first diagnosed at the age of 9 months, presented at the age of 5 years with left globe luxation. Under general anaesthesia the globe was reduced and a temporary paracentral tarsorrhaphy carried out. He was started on a course of oral steroids. Two years later he had normal visual acuity, full ocular movements, and healthy fundi.