Extraocular cranial nerve palsies in children

Visual disturbances resulting from acute nerve paralysis of the muscles controlling eye movements can be challenging to evaluate in the pediatric population. Children may not be capable of describing symptoms or providing an adequate history. Therefore, it is important to have an understanding of th...

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Published inPediatric emergency care Vol. 31; no. 5; p. 360
Main Authors Park, Daniel B, Galan, Nicolas, Jackson, Benjamin F
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.2015
Subjects
Abducens Nerve Diseases - diagnosis
Child
Cranial Nerve Diseases - diagnosis
Cranial Nerve Diseases - pathology
Diplopia - diagnosis
Emergency Service, Hospital
Female
Humans
Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous - diagnosis
Male
Oculomotor Nerve Diseases - diagnosis
Visual Acuity
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Summary:Visual disturbances resulting from acute nerve paralysis of the muscles controlling eye movements can be challenging to evaluate in the pediatric population. Children may not be capable of describing symptoms or providing an adequate history. Therefore, it is important to have an understanding of the anatomical course of the extraocular cranial nerves and clinical manifestations of their dysfunction. We report 2 cases of extraocular cranial nerve palsies and, in addition to an anatomical review, discuss the common etiologies of paralysis and the importance of ophthalmological and neurological follow-up to ensure optimal long-term visual function.
ISSN:1535-1815
DOI:10.1097/PEC.0000000000000391