Isolated Lateral Rectus Myositis as a Manifestation of Idiopathic Orbital Inflammation

Abstract

Isolated lateral rectus myositis can be a manifestation of idiopathic orbital inflammation. Diagnosis is made by the clinical presentation and imaging with orbital MRI/CT-scans. Other local or systemic inflammatory, endocrine or neoplastic diseases must be ruled out.

Idiopathic lateral rectus myositis in preteens: A case report

“…Idiopathic orbital inflammation (IOI) includes all nonspecific orbital inflammations of unknown etiology that can affect various orbital structures [1] . One of the subtypes of IOI is orbital myositis, also known as myositis pseudotumor that primarily affects extraocular muscles.…”