Acquired abducens nerve palsy presents with horizontal diplopia which has a vary of differential diagnosis. Lateral rectus palsy caused by herpes simplex ophtalmicus (HZO) is a transient and self-limiting condition. A 65 year-old woman prensents with double vision and headache. On examination vesicular lesions in left eye with abduction limitation are observed and treated by valacyclovir. In isolated abducens nerve palsy, skin lesions especially vesicular rash should be questioned. One should keep in mind that acquired horizontal diplopia may present following HZO.
Alan : Sağlık Bilimleri
Dergi Türü : Uluslararası
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