Ophthalmoplegia in Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: EDUARDO ZORRILLA
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1967)

Article1 November 1967Ophthalmoplegia in Diabetes MellitusEDUARDO ZORRILLA, M.D., GEORGE P. KOZAK, M.D., F.A.C.P.EDUARDO ZORRILLA, M.D., GEORGE P. KOZAK, M.D., F.A.C.P.Author, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-67-5-968 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptThe occurrence of ocular nerve paralysis in a diabetic patient presents a dilemma from diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic points of view. When the ophthalmoplegia is a manifestation of diabetic neuropathy, a benign, self-limited course is to be expected. The presenting symptoms, however, may be consistent with serious life-threatening conditions such as intracranial neoplasms and aneurysms, which can also occur in diabetics. For complete evaluation it may be necessary to perform cerebral arteriography or pneumoencephalogram, either of which implies inherent risks. 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Google Scholar This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAuthors: EDUARDO ZORRILLA, M.D.; GEORGE P. KOZAK, M.D., F.A.C.P.Affiliations: Boston, MassachusettsFrom the Joslin Clinic and the New England Deaconess Hospital, Boston, Mass.This study was supported in part by a grant from the Diabetes Foundation, Inc., Boston, Mass.At the time of this study Dr. Zorrilla was a Fellow in Medicine and Diabetes, Joslin Clinic and Diabetes Foundation, Boston, Mass.Requests for reprints should be addressed to George P. Kozak, M.D., 15 Joslin Rd., Boston, Mass. 02215. 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