Bilaterally recurrent benign abducens nerve palsy in a child

J AAPOS. 2022 Feb;26(1):38-40. doi: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2021.09.005. Epub 2021 Dec 7.

Abstract

Benign abducens nerve palsy with recurrent episodes in children is rare. In most cases, there are two episodes, the same eye is affected, and recovery is spontaneous. We present a patient with multiple episodes in both eyes, including bilateral simultaneous involvement, who was treated with botulinum toxin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abducens Nerve Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Abducens Nerve Diseases* / drug therapy
  • Botulinum Toxins*
  • Child
  • Eye
  • Humans

Substances

  • Botulinum Toxins