Unexplained mydriasis with cycloplegia in children and teens can cause great parental concern, especially if the patient reports an inability to do schoolwork.
While pupil dilation can bring out fears of dangerous neurologic conditions, ocular and physical exam often leads the practitioner to suspect a more benign pharmacologic cause. Whether the inciting agent is used purposefully or inadvertently encountered, the identity of such an agent can frequently be difficult to elucidate. Below is a case of a new and less well-known agent of interest to the pediatric medical community.
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