Normal abduction in a patient with duplicated abducens nerve

Korean J Ophthalmol. 2005 Dec;19(4):305-6. doi: 10.3341/kjo.2005.19.4.305.

Abstract

Purpose: To our knowledge, there has been no report of ophthalmologic findings related with a duplicated abducens nerve in the ophthalmic literature. This study reports such findings.

Methods: An ophthalmologic examination was performed in one patient with a duplicated abducens nerve, revealed with thin-sectioned magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) across the brainstem level.

Results: The MRI disclosed a duplicated left abducens nerve. The patient was orthotropic in five cardinal positions, and her ductions and versions were full.

Conclusions: One patient with a duplicated abducens nerve showed orthotropia and normal ocular movement.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abducens Nerve / abnormalities*
  • Abducens Nerve Diseases / congenital
  • Abducens Nerve Diseases / diagnosis
  • Adult
  • Eye Movements / physiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging