title: Fascicular multiple ocular motor nerve paresis as first presentation of anaplastic astrocytoma.
abstract: A case of spontaneous, painless partial III (pupil-sparing) and IV fascicular nerve paresis as the first presentation of anaplastic astrocytoma is reported. The other ocular, neurological and systemic examination was within normal limits. The literature and possible anatomical location of this atypical presentation is reviewed.
authors.affiliation: North Middlesex University Hospital, Sterling Way, London N18 1SU, United Kingdom. gupta_bhaskar@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Bhaskar
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Raina
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001254:Astrocytoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D001706:Biopsy; D020295:Brain Stem Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005133:Eye Movements; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D015840:Oculomotor Nerve Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology