Abstract

FERNANDES, Alexandra; MADUREIRA, Cristina  and  PINTO, Fátima. Ophthalmology case. Nascer e Crescer [online]. 2018, vol.27, n.3, pp.212-213. ISSN 0872-0754.  https://doi.org/10.25753/BirthGrowthMJ.v27.i3.13329.

Brown syndrome is a rare ocular motility abnormality characterized by a restriction of the superior oblique tendon, which results in a restriction of elevation in adduction. This entity can be congenital or acquired. The cause of congenital Brown`s syndrome remains unknown but some cases with a family history have been described. Spontaneous resolution occurs between 20 to 30%. We describe a case of an eight-year-old boy with congenital Brown syndrome.

Keywords : Brown syndrome; ocular motility disorder; restriction of elevation in adduction.

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