A Rare Case of Traumatic Bilateral Sixth Cranial Nerve Palsy
- Author:
Hamidon BB
;
Md Shariful HS
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Trauma, nervous system, abducens nerve palsy
- From:
The International Medical Journal Malaysia
2012;11(2):50-52
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Traumatic bilateral sixth cranial nerve palsy is a rare condition which is typically associated with additional
intracranial, skull, and cervical spine injuries. We describe a case of complete bilateral sixth nerve palsy in
a 28-year-old female patient after an alleged motor vehicle accident. She had altered level of consciousness
but no intracranial lesion or associated skull or cervical spine fracture was detected. In this case, we discussed
the differential diagnoses, initial workup, and possible treatment options in cases of traumatic 6th nerve palsy.
