Pseudonystagmus in trochlear nerve palsy

J AAPOS. 2022 Jun;26(3):160-161. doi: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2022.02.010. Epub 2022 May 10.

Abstract

We present the case report of a patient who presented with intermittent diplopia and left hypertropia associated with an apparent left superior oblique palsy. After dissociation with cover testing, he showed conjugate rhythmic vertical eye movements present in all gazes, thought to represent rapid rhythmically alternating fixation. The vertical rhythmic movement resolved after strabismus surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diplopia / diagnosis
  • Diplopia / etiology
  • Eye Movements
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Oculomotor Muscles / innervation
  • Oculomotor Muscles / surgery
  • Strabismus* / complications
  • Strabismus* / surgery
  • Trochlear Nerve
  • Trochlear Nerve Diseases* / complications
  • Trochlear Nerve Diseases* / surgery