Brown Syndrome

Overview

4 out of 5 (1 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

3 Mar 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Brown syndrome is an uncommon eye disorder, typically characterized by a restriction of movement in the superior oblique tendon, leading to an inability to move the affected eye upward, particularly when directed toward the nose. True Brown syndrome is due to congenital causes, with a constant limitation of elevation and a positive forced duction test secondary to a tight, superior oblique tendon. This condition may be present at birth (congenital) or may develop later in life (acquired), affecting one or both eyes. The pathophysiology of Brown syndrome is related to the dysfunction of the superior oblique muscle's tendon sheath. The diagnosis of Brown syndrome is primarily clinical, made through a detailed history and physical examination, including specific eye movement tests. Treatment of Brown syndrome varies based on the severity of the symptoms and whether the condition is congenital or acquired. Surgical intervention might be considered in more significant cases where compensatory head postures are pronounced or binocular vision is severely compromised. This activity highlights the role of the interprofessional team in managing patients suffering from Brown syndrome.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the clinical manifestations and characteristic features of Brown syndrome, including restriction of upward eye movement, particularly when directed toward the nose.

  • Differentiate between congenital and acquired forms of Brown syndrome based on history, physical examination findings, and potential underlying etiologies.

  • Apply appropriate eye movement tests during routine ophthalmic examinations to screen for signs suggestive of Brown syndrome, such as limitation of superior oblique tendon function.

  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including orthoptists, pediatricians, and ophthalmic surgeons, to optimize the management of patients with Brown syndrome.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

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  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

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Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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Lloyd R. on 4/24/2023

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