Elevation deficit caused by accessory extraocular muscle

Publication

Elevation deficit caused by accessory extraocular muscle

Journal Paper/Review - Apr 1, 1996

Valmaggia Christophe, Zaunbauer W, Gottlob I

Units

Department of Ophthalmology

PubMed

8604741

Citation

Valmaggia C, Zaunbauer W, Gottlob I. Elevation deficit caused by accessory extraocular muscle. American journal of ophthalmology 1996; 121:444-5.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

American journal of ophthalmology 1996; 121

Publication Date

Apr 1, 1996

Issn Print

0002-9394

Pages

444-5

Brief description/objective

PURPOSE: To report an elevation deficit, which was caused by an accessory extraocular muscle, in a 6-year-old boy. METHODS: Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging were used to confirm an accessory, fusiform, well-defined, solid structure in the retrobulbar space. RESULTS: A supernumerary intraconal muscle was detected between the annulus of Zinn and the posterior part of the left globe. CONCLUSION: This rare anomaly may represent an atavistic retractor bulbi muscle.