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¹Department of Neuroophthalmology and Department of Neuropathology, Narayana Netaralaya, Bangalore, India.

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A rare case of isolated fourth nerve palsy resulted from a midbrain hemorrhage in an 18-year-old woman. This finding emphasizes the importance of neuroimaging for diagnosing trochlear nerve palsy when other causes are absent.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Neuro-ophthalmology

Background:

Fourth nerve palsy, or trochlear nerve palsy, typically arises from idiopathic, traumatic, or congenital causes.
Isolated cases often require thorough investigation to determine the underlying etiology.

Observation:

A case of acute isolated fourth nerve palsy was observed in an 18-year-old female patient.
The palsy was directly linked to a hemorrhage within the midbrain.

Findings:

The midbrain hemorrhage, the cause of the isolated fourth nerve palsy, was likely attributed to a midbrain cavernoma.
This represents an extremely rare presentation of trochlear nerve palsy.

Implications:

The case underscores the necessity of advanced neuroimaging techniques, such as MRI, in evaluating patients with isolated trochlear nerve palsy.
Prompt diagnosis and identification of the cause, like a cavernoma, are crucial for appropriate management and preventing potential complications.