Delayed bilateral lateral gaze deficit following trivial head trauma in a pediatric patient

Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 10

Abstract

Traumatic bilateral gaze deficits are uncommon in adolescent population. They are typically associated with severe head injuries. We describe a case an unusual case of delayed presentation of complete bilateral Abducens nerve palsy in 12 years old boy following trivial head trauma. This case highlights the approach to diagnosis and possible treatment options for bilateral Abducens nerve palsy.

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Tarunika Gupta, Gaurav Garg

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  • EP ID EP239259
  • DOI 10.9790/0853-1610033234
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Tarunika Gupta, Gaurav Garg (2017). Delayed bilateral lateral gaze deficit following trivial head trauma in a pediatric patient. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), 16(10), 32-34. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-239259