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What is the most common cause of sixth nerve palsy in children?
What is the most common cause of sixth nerve palsy in children?
- Vascular disease
- Trauma
- Inflammation
- Congenital causes (correct)
What is the most common cause of sixth nerve palsy in adults?
What is the most common cause of sixth nerve palsy in adults?
- Vascular disease (correct)
- Inflammation
- Trauma
- Tumors
What is the primary symptom experienced by patients with sixth nerve palsy?
What is the primary symptom experienced by patients with sixth nerve palsy?
- Horizontal diplopia (correct)
- Vertical diplopia
- Loss of visual acuity
- Blurry vision
What is the term used to describe a primary position esotropia worse in gaze toward the paretic muscle?
What is the term used to describe a primary position esotropia worse in gaze toward the paretic muscle?
What is the differential diagnosis for sixth nerve palsy?
What is the differential diagnosis for sixth nerve palsy?
When is neuroimaging indicated for patients with sixth nerve palsy?
When is neuroimaging indicated for patients with sixth nerve palsy?
What is the preferred neuroimaging study for patients with sixth nerve palsy?
What is the preferred neuroimaging study for patients with sixth nerve palsy?
What treatment modalities may be used for patients with persistent disability from sixth nerve palsy?
What treatment modalities may be used for patients with persistent disability from sixth nerve palsy?
What is the goal of treatment for patients with sixth nerve palsy?
What is the goal of treatment for patients with sixth nerve palsy?
What can improve the sensitivity of neuroimaging for patients with sixth nerve palsy?
What can improve the sensitivity of neuroimaging for patients with sixth nerve palsy?
