Total external ophthalmoplegia induced by phenytoin: a case report and review of literature.
A 28-year-old male developed total external ophthalmoplegia following oral administration of phenytoin. The case is reported and its significance is discussed.
Department of Neurology, G. B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi 110002, India. vpuri@bol.net.in.
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D000328:Adult; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D009886:Ophthalmoplegia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D010634:Phenobarbital / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010672:Phenytoin / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000927:Anticonvulsants; D010672:Phenytoin; D010634:Phenobarbital