Seemongal-Dass Rajiv V, Gracen Durell J, Seemongal-Dass Robin R, Chang Bernard
Ophthalmology, Eyenet Ltd, Chaguanas, TTO.
Department of Ophthalmology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, GBR.
Cureus. 2025 Jan 8;17(1):e77149. doi: 10.7759/cureus.77149. eCollection 2025 Jan.
Chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia (CPEO) is a rare mitochondrial disorder characterized by bilateral, slowly progressive ptosis and paralysis of the extraocular muscles. We present the case of a 61-year-old female with a 36-year history of bilateral ptosis and limited eye movements without diplopia. No family history of CPEO or other mitochondrial disorders was reported. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first documented case of CPEO in Trinidad and Tobago.
慢性进行性眼外肌麻痹（CPEO）是一种罕见的线粒体疾病，其特征为双侧、缓慢进展的上睑下垂和眼外肌麻痹。我们报告了一例61岁女性病例，该患者有36年双侧上睑下垂病史，眼球运动受限但无复视。未报告有CPEO或其他线粒体疾病的家族史。据我们所知，这是特立尼达和多巴哥有记录的首例CPEO病例。
