trochleitis

Introduction

inflammation of the trochlea

Pathology

• inflammation of the superior oblique tendon trochlea apparatus
• inflammation causes swelling & fraying of the superior oblique tendon which increases friction of the tendon passing through the trochlea which in turn adds to the inflammation

Clinical manifestations

• localized swelling, tenderness, & severe pain around the affected eye
• point tenderness in the upper medial rim of the orbit

Complications

• may trigger or worsen migraines

• disease interaction(s) of trochleitis with migraine

More general terms

• inflammation
• eye disease (ophthalmopathy)

Additional terms

• trochlea