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Argyll-Robertson pupil Flashcards

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What is the Argyll-Robertson pupil?

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A classic pupillary syndrome sometimes seen in neurosyphilis

The mnemonic for this condition is Accommodation Reflex Present (ARP) but Pupillary Reflex Absent (PRA)

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What are the features of the Argyll-Robertson pupil?

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  • Small, irregular pupils
  • No response to light but response to accommodation
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What are the causes of Argyll-Robertson pupil?

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  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Syphilis
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True or False: The Argyll-Robertson pupil responds to light.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The Argyll-Robertson pupil has a response to _______.

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[accommodation]

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