Abstract
A 22-year-old woman presents with headache and an acquired cranial nerve VI palsy. The differential diagnosis and work-up were negative. The causes of cranial nerve VI palsy in young patients are discussed. Follow-up for patients in this age group is also discussed.
MeSH terms
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Abducens Nerve Diseases / drug therapy
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Abducens Nerve Diseases / etiology*
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Abducens Nerve Diseases / physiopathology
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Adult
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Diplopia / drug therapy
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Diplopia / etiology*
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Diplopia / physiopathology
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Female
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Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
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Headache / etiology*
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Headache / physiopathology
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Humans
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Methylprednisolone / therapeutic use
Substances
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Glucocorticoids
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Methylprednisolone