Amyloid infiltration of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle: case report
Liesegang, T.J.
Annals of Ophthalmology 15(7): 610-613
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-4886 PMID: 6571343 Document Number: 215114
Intraorbital amyloidosis has rarely been described. This case is unique in its referral pattern, isolated levator muscle involvement, and lack of a palpable mass, proptosis, and extraocular muscle involvement. Amyloidosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of ptosis.
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