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Parinaud syndrome

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• Symptoms
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Alternative Names:

Oculoglandular syndrome; Dorsal midbrain syndrome

Treatment:

Depending on the cause of the infection, antibiotics may be helpful. Surgery may be necessary to clean away the infected tissues.

Expectations (prognosis):

The outlook depends on the cause of the infection. In general, if the diagnosis is made early and treatment starts immediately, the outcome of Parinaud syndrome can be very good.

Complications:

• It is possible for the infection to spread into nearby tissues or into the bloodstream.
• Eye complications resulting in blindness can occur.

Calling your health care provider:

You should call your health care provider if you develop a red, irritated, painful eye.

• Review Date: 9/1/2006
• Reviewed By: Manju Subramanian, MD, Assistant Professor in Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery, Boston University Eye Associates, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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