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Isolated sixth nerve palsy: a rare first presentation in multiple sclerosis
Qi Xun Lim1, Fahid Ahmed2, Sirjhun Patel2
1Ophthalmology, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, UK qi.xun.95@gmail.com.
BMJ Case Reports
|May 11, 2022
Summary
Isolated sixth nerve palsy is a rare initial symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS), a central nervous system inflammatory disease. This case highlights MS as a potential cause of sudden vision problems in young adults.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Ophthalmology
- Immunology
Background:
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory disease of the central nervous system.
- It is a leading cause of neurological disability in young adults.
- Typical symptoms include weakness, sensory changes, balance issues, and visual disturbances.
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