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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?

Lateral incomitance Signup and view all the answers

What is the differential diagnosis for sixth nerve palsy?

Childhood esotropia Signup and view all the answers

When is neuroimaging indicated for patients with sixth nerve palsy?

Only in patients with focal signs or papilledema Signup and view all the answers

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

MRI with contrast Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

To maximize visual function and alignment Signup and view all the answers

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

Targeted anatomic area Signup and view all the answers

Test Your Understanding of Sixth Nerve Palsy Causes with This Quiz

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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 adults?

What is the primary symptom experienced by patients with sixth nerve palsy?

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?

When is neuroimaging indicated 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 is the goal of treatment for patients with sixth nerve palsy?

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

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