Nystagmus, Pathologic
Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Scope Note: Notes = Involuntary movements of the eye that are divided into two types, jerk and pendular. Jerk nystagmus has a slow phase in one direction followed by a corrective fast phase in the opposite direction, and is usually caused by central or peripheral vestibular dysfunction. Pendular nystagmus features oscillations that are of equal velocity in both directions and this condition is often associated with visual loss early in life.,Created For = LHSA-Dott
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
PR2.5149, 1946-1952
Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.5149
Scope and Contents
Typed case summary, correspondence, notes and chart relating to female from Great Britain (excluding Scotland) at first examination in 1946. Conditions mentioned include: cyst in left cerebellar hemisphere; astrocytoma; neoplasm; hemiplegia; headaches; dizziness; hypertonus; nystagmus; hearing loss; and papilloedema. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.
Dates:
1946-1952