Gasperini Syndrome: A Rare Brainstem Syndrome – A Case Report

Introduction: This unique case demonstrates how subtle ocular motor abnormalities, even in the absence of visual complaints, can lead to the detection of an otherwise clinically silent brainstem lesion. Case Presentation: We report on the incidental discovery of a brain tumor following a traffic accident. Despite the absence of ocular symptoms, abnormal oculomotor findings led to further diagnostic investigations and rapid diagnosis of a pontine lesion consistent with Gasparini syndrome. Conclusion: Our case report highlights the crucial importance of meticulous history-taking, precise neuro-ophthalmological examination, particularly the assessment of ocular motility and interdisciplinary management in patients with complex brainstem syndromes.

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Case Reports in Ophthalmology
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2026-04-03
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https://doi.org/10.1159/000551798
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Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders
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Gasperini Syndrome: A Rare Brainstem Syndrome – A Case Report

Martina Brandner, Bianca Sarah Stenitzer, Daniela Fruehwirth-Kaspar
Case Reports in Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders
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Gasperini Syndrome: A Rare Brainstem Syndrome – A Case Report

Martina Brandner, Bianca Sarah Stenitzer, Daniela Fruehwirth-Kaspar
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Introduction: This unique case demonstrates how subtle ocular motor abnormalities, even in the absence of visual complaints, can lead to the detection of an otherwise clinically silent brainstem lesion. Case Presentation: We report on the incidental discovery of a brain tumor following a traffic accident. Despite the absence of ocular symptoms, abnormal oculomotor findings led to further diagnostic investigations and rapid diagnosis of a pontine lesion consistent with Gasparini syndrome. Conclusion: Our case report highlights the crucial importance of meticulous history-taking, precise neuro-ophthalmological examination, particularly the assessment of ocular motility and interdisciplinary management in patients with complex brainstem syndromes.

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