Berk-Tabatznik syndrome

Overview

A rare condition characterized by eye and skeletal problems

Symptoms

* Optic atrophy * Spastic quadriparesis * Growth deficiency * Cervical kyphosis * Small distal phalanges

Causes

* Papilledema: Lasts seconds, bilateral * Amaurosis fugax: Lasts minutes, unilateral * Vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency: Lasts minutes, bilateral * Migraine: Lasts 10–60 minutes * Impending central retinal vein occlusion * Ocular ischemic syndrome (carotid occlusive disease) * Sudden change in blood pressure; orthostatic hypotension * Transient acute increase in intraocular pressure (e.g., acute angle closure glaucoma, retro- or peribulbar hemorrhage)