Acquired Periodic Alternating Nystagmus.
- Author:
Young Joo NO
1
;
Sang Ahm LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Ulsan University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. salee@amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Periodic alternating nystagmus;
Acquired;
Baclofen
- MeSH:
Baclofen;
Brain Stem;
Cerebellar Diseases;
Humans;
Meningoencephalitis;
Nystagmus, Pathologic*
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2004;22(5):548-551
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Periodic alternating nystagmus is a rare form of horizontal jerk nystagmus characterized by a periodical reversal in the direction of nystagmus. It implies a cerebellar disorder or lesions involving the vestibulocerebellar connections. We report a patient with an acquired form of periodic alternating nystagmus associated with meningoencephalitis. Its waveform characteristics were demonstrated by a video-nystagmogram. The brainstem lesions in our patient were thought to be responsible for her nystagmus.
