Benign recurrent sixth nerve palsy in an infant

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Neurology
• Ophthalmology

Background:

• Acquired sixth nerve palsy in children is uncommon.
• It often suggests serious underlying pathologies like tumors, trauma, or increased intracranial pressure.

Observation:

• A case involving an infant experiencing three distinct episodes of sixth nerve palsy is detailed.
• The palsy episodes were determined to be benign.

Findings:

• The presented case is a rare occurrence of recurrent, benign sixth nerve palsy in an infant.
• This contrasts with the typical presentation of acquired palsies indicating significant pathology.

Implications:

• This case expands the differential diagnosis for sixth nerve palsies in infants.
• It underscores the importance of considering benign, recurrent etiologies even in the presence of acquired palsies.