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Abducent nerve palsy treated by microvascular decompression: a case report and review of the literature.
- Source :
- Acta Neurochirurgica; Oct2015, Vol. 157 Issue 10, p1801-1805, 5p, 1 Color Photograph, 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart
- Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Too few cases of isolated abducent nerve palsy caused by neurovascular compression syndrome have been reported. We here report on a case of abducent nerve palsy caused by neurovascular compression syndrome that was successfully treated by microvascular decompression (MVD). A 46-year-old male presented with a 6-month history of right-sided persistent abducent nerve palsy. High-resolution magnetic resonance imaging revealed a neurovascular contact of the vertebral artery with the right abducent nerve. MVD was performed via a retrosigmoid craniotomy, with remarkable improvement of the palsy. Our report suggests that MVD might be considered as an optional treatment if the symptoms progress or persist. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00016268
- Volume :
- 157
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Acta Neurochirurgica
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 109442117
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-015-2530-5