Recurrent multiple cranial nerve palsies (Tolosa-Hunt plus?).
Twelve patients with recurrent cranial nerve palsies in whom no focal cause was found were seen during a period of 4 years. The literature is reviewed, and the relationship and similarity to Tolosa-Hunt syndrome is discussed. Early recognition is important since the response to steroids, although not specific, is rapid in most patients, and the prognosis for complete recovery is relatively good.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003389:Cranial Nerve Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009886:Ophthalmoplegia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D010243:Paralysis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D012008:Recurrence; D013577:Syndrome