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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?

  • Vascular disease (correct)
  • Inflammation
  • Trauma
  • Tumors

    • 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?

    <p>Lateral incomitance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the differential diagnosis for sixth nerve palsy?

    <p>Childhood esotropia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is neuroimaging indicated for patients with sixth nerve palsy?

    <p>Only in patients with focal signs or papilledema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred neuroimaging study for patients with sixth nerve palsy?

    <p>MRI with contrast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What treatment modalities may be used for patients with persistent disability from sixth nerve palsy?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of treatment for patients with sixth nerve palsy?

    <p>To maximize visual function and alignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can improve the sensitivity of neuroimaging for patients with sixth nerve palsy?

    <p>Targeted anatomic area</p> Signup and view all the answers

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