| Oculomotor nerve palsy from posterior communicating artery aneurysm. | |
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PMID: 1940564 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The mortality rate for posterior communicating artery (PCA) aneurysm with oculomotor nerve palsy is 33 per 100. The incidence of oculomotor palsy with PCA aneurysm varies from 34% to 56%. The classic presentation of a PCA aneurysm involving the oculomotor nerve is sudden onset of severe unilateral frontal headache, ptosis, a dilated and fixed pupil, and limitations of adduction, depression, and elevation of the eye. Carotid arteriography is diagnostic. This case is presented because of the high probability of being seen first by a primary care physician. Delay in clinical recognition and treatment can have dire consequences for the patient. |
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Authors:
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D V Zimmer |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society : official organ of the Louisiana State Medical Society Volume: 143 ISSN: 0024-6921 ISO Abbreviation: J La State Med Soc Publication Date: 1991 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-11-29 Completed Date: 1991-11-29 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7505618 Medline TA: J La State Med Soc Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 22-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Dept of Ophthalmology, Tulane Medical Center, New Orleans, LA 70112. |
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Adult Female Humans Intracranial Aneurysm / complications*, diagnosis, surgery Oculomotor Nerve Diseases / etiology* Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications* |
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