Primary isolated brainstem injury producing internuclear ophthalmoplegia

Authors
Gray, OM Forbes, RB Morrow, JI
Citation
Om. Gray et al., Primary isolated brainstem injury producing internuclear ophthalmoplegia, BR J NEUROS, 15(5), 2001, pp. 432-434
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology
Journal title
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY
ISSN journal
02688697 → ACNP
Volume
15
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
432 - 434
Database
ISI
SICI code
0268-8697(200110)15:5<432:PIBIPI>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
Brainstem injuries are classically associated with a grave prognosis. We pr esent a case of a male with primary isolated brainstem injury who had a rig ht internuclear ophthalmoplegia who made a complete recovery. A review of l iterature suggests that the mortality from such injuries is about 6% and mo st make a good functional recovery.