Isolated sixth nerve palsy secondary to spontaneous intracranial hypotension.
We report the case of a 43-year-old gentleman who presented with an isolated left sixth nerve palsy in association with postural headache. Magnetic resonance imaging showed dural enhancement with downward displacement of the brainstem. This, in association with the signs, symptoms and findings on lumbar puncture, confirmed the diagnosis of spontaneous intracranial hypotension. Treatment was successful with epidural blood patching. The case is discussed and the relevant literature reviewed.
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The Royal Eye Unit, Kingston Hospital, Kingston-Upon-Thames, UK. sneh99@doctors.org.uk
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D020434:Abducens Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D000328:Adult; D017217:Blood Patch, Epidural; D001933:Brain Stem / Q000473:pathology; D006261:Headache / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D019585:Intracranial Hypotension / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D011187:Posture; D013129:Spinal Puncture