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Christopher M Knapp1, Irene Gottlob
1Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine & Biological Sciences, The Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, UK. cmk9@le.ac.uk
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|July 17, 2004
Summary
Benign recurrent abducens nerve palsy is rare in children. Consider this diagnosis in children with recurrent abducens nerve palsy without a clear cause.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Neurology
Background:
- Benign recurrent abducens (6th) nerve palsy is an uncommon condition.
- Previous literature suggests associations with immunization or viral illnesses in pediatric cases.
Observation:
- This report details two pediatric cases of recurrent abducens nerve palsy.
- These cases presented without any identifiable preceding factors or underlying pathology.
Findings:
- The etiology for these recurrent abducens nerve palsies remained unclear.
- The findings highlight the possibility of idiopathic recurrent abducens nerve palsy in children.
Implications:
- The diagnosis of benign recurrent abducens nerve palsy should be considered in children presenting with recurrent episodes.
- It is crucial to rule out other underlying pathologies before diagnosing idiopathic recurrent abducens nerve palsy.
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