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Left Sixth Nerve Palsy and Subdural Hygroma Following Intrathecal Morphine Pump Placement: A Case Report
Michael Creamer1, Adishi Ranjan2
1Florida State University College of Medicine, Orlando, FL.
Background:
An intrathecal (IT) pump is an effective drug delivery system that assists patients with chronic pain management. However, due to the invasive nature of the procedure, a complication that could arise is cerebrospinal overdrainage or leak, which could lead to adverse effects.
Case Report:
The patient underwent an IT morphine pump implant for treatment of his chronic, intractable low back pain. Following the procedure, he developed persistent headaches and diplopia and was found to have left lateral rectus palsy. Imaging studies showed the development of bilateral subdural hygromas. His condition was resolved with surgical intervention and time.
Conclusions:
After an extensive literature search and review, to our knowledge, this is the first reported case of sixth nerve palsy and subdural hygromas following the implant of a drug delivery system.
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