Kortdurende ptosis bij het ontwaken

Background

A variable ptosis may point towards serious neurological disorders and is presented to general practitioners, ophthalmologists and neurologists.

Case description

Two patients presented at the neurology outpatient clinic with a ptosis confined to awakening from sleep. There were no other neurological complaints and neurological examination was normal. The diagnosis ‘awakening ptosis’ was made.

Conclusion

Awakening ptosis is a benign, but rare disorder. The exact pathophysiology remains unclear. In the case of a classic clinical picture of awakening ptosis, additional examinations are not indicated.

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