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.
Puri
Vinod
V
Department of Neurology, G. B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi 110002, India. vpuri@bol.net.in.
Chaudhry
Neera
N
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