Primary isolated brainstem injury producing internuclear ophthalmoplegia.
Abstract Brainstem injuries are classically associated with a grave prognosis. We present a case of a male with primary isolated brainstem injury who had a right internuclear ophthalmoplegia who made a complete recovery. A review of literature suggests that the mortality from such injuries is about 6% and most make a good functional recovery.
Gray
O M
OM
Department of Neurology, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, UK. orla.gray@btinternet.com
Forbes
R B
RB
Morrow
J I
JI
D000293:Adolescent; D001933:Brain Stem / Q000293:injuries*; D016489:Head Injuries, Closed / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D009886:Ophthalmoplegia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*