Acquired pendular nystagmus with voluntary inhibition

Yonsei Med J. 2001 Jun;42(3):349-51. doi: 10.3349/ymj.2001.42.3.349.

Abstract

This report documents a case of voluntary inhibition of acquired pendular nystagmus after head trauma. A 30-year-old male developed oscillopsia and decreased visual acuity, as well as findings of acquired pendular nystagmus with voluntary inhibition after head trauma. The EOG finding was horizontal 18-20 Hz bilateral symmetrical pendular nystagmus in all directions of gaze at near and distant fixation. Nystagmus did not change with 14 Prism Diopter base-out prisms on both eyes, but it was possible to abolish it intentionally. Baclofen and Clonazepam had no effect in improving the patient's symptoms and EOG finding.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Electrooculography
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nystagmus, Pathologic / etiology*
  • Nystagmus, Pathologic / physiopathology
  • gamma-Aminobutyric Acid / physiology

Substances

  • gamma-Aminobutyric Acid