Abducens nerve palsy: neurological causes
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Abducens nerve palsy: neurological causes. Traumatic brain injury (TBI). Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Traumatic and iatrogenic causes
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm
- Dural puncture
Intracranial vascular causes
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Inflammatory and immune causes
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Neoplastic causes
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Other neurological causes
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Synonyms
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References
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- Yanamadala V, Walcott BP, Nahed BV, Coumans JV. Delayed cranial nerve palsy after microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm. J Clin Neurosci 2012; 19:585-586.
- Arcand G, Girard F, McCormack M, Chouinard P, Boudreault D, Williams S. Bilateral sixth cranial nerve palsy after unintentional dural puncture. Can J Anaesth 2004; 51:821-823.
- Yaman ME, Ayberk G, Eylen A, Ozveren MF. Isolated abducens nerve palsy following lumbar puncture: case report and review of the mechanism of action. J Neurosurg Sci 2010; 54:119-123.
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