Ophthalmoplegic migraine with persistent abducens nerve palsy.
A 27-year-old woman had been suffering from recurring episodes of left-sided migraine since the age of 5. When 14 years old, a diplopia on looking to the left followed each episode; its length progressed with time and eventually became permanent. On examination a left abducens palsy was found. Arteriography failed to reveal the presence of aneurysm or other vascular anomalies.
D000010:Abducens Nerve; D000328:Adult; D004172:Diplopia / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D009886:Ophthalmoplegia / Q000209:etiology*