Korean Journal of Sport Science

Search

Close

J Korean Neurol Assoc. 2004;22(2):122-126.
Clinical and Electro-Oculographic Characteristics of Ocular Flutter
Seong Ho Koh
Department of Neurology, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Eunhye Hospital
안조동의 임상 소견 및 안전도 기록의 특징
고성호, 김승현 강성수 김주한 김명호
한양대학교 의과대학 신경과학교실, 은혜병원*
Abstract
Background
Ocular flutter is a rare horizontal eye movement disorder characterized by rapid saccadic oscillations. Excessive discharge of burst neurons, and/or loss of tonic excitation of pause cells cause ocular flutter in several neurologic diseases. Ocular flutter can be easily differentiated from other saccadic oscillations with the aid of electro-oculography (EOG) findings showing an absence of intersaccadic intervals. Methods: We analyzed EOG findings of ocular flutter in four patients. Results: Ocular flutter, which was shown as rapid, repetitive, horizontal, symmetrical, and sinusoidal movements without intersaccadic intervals on EOG, was confirmed in four patients. The etiology of each patient was olivopontocerebellar atrophy (1 case), meningoencephalitis (2 cases), and lithium intoxication (1 case). Conclusions: Ocular flutter can be present in numerous neurologic diseases. Characteristic EOG findings are useful in the diagnosis of ocular flutter. Key Words: Ocular motility disorder, Saccades, Olivopontocerebellar atrophy, Meningoencephalitis, Electrooculography

Keywords :
초록

Go to Top