RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect: An Unusual Manifestation of Carotid Artery Dissection
JF Ochsner Journal
JO Ochsner J
FD O. P. Jindal Global University
SP 167
OP 169
VO 12
IS 2
A1 David Lazar
A1 Adam Rodman
A1 Gabriel Vidal
YR 2012
UL http://www.ochsnerjournal.org/content/12/2/167.abstract
AB We report the case of a man with a carotid dissection who had relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD) that persisted throughout his hospital course. Other causes for RAPD were quickly ruled out. Carotid dissections often have ophthalmic manifestations—including RAPD, which, although uncommon as a presenting sign, can be tested for with the swinging flashlight test.