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ArticleChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2023

Acute Pupillary Disorders in Children: A 10-Year Retrospective Study of 101 Patients.

Giacomo Garone, Marco Roversi, Mara Pisani, Francesco La Penna, Antonio Musolino, Sebastian Cristaldi, Anna Maria Musolino, Amanda Roberto, Gianni Petrocelli, Antonino Reale and 3 more

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Giacomo GaroneNeurology, Epilepsy and Movement Disorders Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3029-8536
Marco RoversiResidency School of Pediatrics, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy.
Mara PisaniGeneral Pediatric and Emergency Department, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy.
Francesco La PennaGeneral Pediatric and Emergency Department, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy.
Antonio MusolinoResidency School of Pediatrics, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3316-957X
Sebastian CristaldiGeneral Pediatric and Emergency Department, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy.
Anna Maria MusolinoGeneral Pediatric and Emergency Department, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy.
Amanda RobertoSchool of Pediatrics, Department Mother-Child and Urologic Science, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy.
Gianni PetrocelliDepartment of Ophthalmology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy.
Antonino RealeGeneral Pediatric and Emergency Department, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy.
Fabio MidullaDepartment Mother-Child and Urologic Science, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy.
Alberto VillaniGeneral Pediatric and Emergency Department, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9120-0424
Umberto RaucciGeneral Pediatric and Emergency Department, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4881-2038
Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital · ITUniversity of Rome Tor Vergata · ITSapienza University of Rome · IT

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Abstract

backgroundTo date, no study has specifically examined children with acute-onset pupillary motility disorders (APMD). Especially in the Emergency Department (ED), it is crucial to distinguish benign and transient conditions from life-threatening or urgent conditions (UCs). The aim of the study is to describe the clinical characteristics of children with APMD and their association with an increased risk of UCs.

methodsWe conducted a pediatric retrospective study of APMD referred to ED over a 10-year period. We described the characteristics in the overall sample and in two subgroups divided according to urgency of the underlying condition. Furthermore, we applied a logistic regression model to identify the variables predictive of LT condition.

resultsWe analyzed 101 patients. In 59.4%, the APMD was isolated. In patients with extra-ocular involvement, the most frequently associated features were altered consciousness, headache, and vomiting. Exposure to toxic agents was reported in 48.5%. Urgent conditions occurred significantly more frequently in older children, presenting bilateral APMD and/or other ocular or extra-ocular manifestations.

conclusionsOur study shows that UCs most commonly occur in patients presenting with bilateral APMD and other associated features. In unilateral/isolated APMD ophthalmological examination, exclusion of toxic exposure and observation until resolution of symptoms should be recommended.

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