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Ptosis vs. Pseudoptosis — What's the Difference?

Ptosis vs. Pseudoptosis — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Ptosis and Pseudoptosis

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Ptosis

Abnormal lowering or drooping of an organ or a part, especially a drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle weakness or paralysis.

Pseudoptosis

(pathology) A ptosis-like presentation with intact levator palpebrae superioris function.

Ptosis

(medicine) The prolapse of a bodily organ, especially drooping of the eyelid or the breasts.

Ptosis

Drooping of the upper eyelid, produced by paralysis of its levator muscle.

Ptosis

Drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle paralysis and weakness
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