Too young to.

Surv Ophthalmol. 2006 Sep-Oct;51(5):520-4. doi: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2006.06.013.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abducens Nerve Diseases / drug therapy
  • Abducens Nerve Diseases / etiology*
  • Abducens Nerve Diseases / physiopathology
  • Adult
  • Diplopia / drug therapy
  • Diplopia / etiology*
  • Diplopia / physiopathology
  • Female
  • Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
  • Headache / etiology*
  • Headache / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Methylprednisolone / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Glucocorticoids
  • Methylprednisolone