Ophthalmoplegic migraine: a case with recurrent palsy of the abducens nerve

Headache. 2008 Jun;48(6):961-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1526-4610.2008.01054.x.

Abstract

Ophthalmoplegic migraine (OM) is a rare disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of migraine-like headaches associated with extrinsic ocular musculature palsy. In this article, we report a patient with OM that presented recurrent palsy of the abducens nerve and other atypical features. Case reports of OM with abducens nerve palsy were also reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abducens Nerve Diseases / complications*
  • Abducens Nerve Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Abducens Nerve Diseases / drug therapy
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Migraine Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Migraine Disorders / etiology*
  • Ophthalmoplegia / diagnosis*
  • Ophthalmoplegia / etiology*
  • Prednisone
  • Recurrence

Substances

  • Glucocorticoids
  • Prednisone