| Weber's syndrome and sixth nerve palsy secondary to decompression illness: a case report. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15926301 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We describe the first case of Weber's Syndrome to present as a manifestation of decompression illness in a recreational scuba diver. Weber's Syndrome is characterized by the presence of an oculomotor nerve palsy and contralateral hemiparesis. The patient was a 55 year-old male with a past medical history of a pulmonary cyst, in whom symptoms developed after a multilevel drift dive to a depth of 89 feet for 53 minutes, exceeding no-decompression limits. Symptom onset was within 30 minutes of surfacing and included the Weber's Syndrome, a sixth nerve palsy, dizziness, nausea, sensory loss, and ataxia. The patient received four U.S. Navy Treatment Tables with complete resolution of all neurological signs and symptoms. The mechanism of injury remains unclear, but may involve aspects of both air gas embolism and decompression sickness. Individuals with pre-existing pulmonary cysts may be at increased risk for dive-related complications. |
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Authors:
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W Padilla; H B Newton; S Barbosa |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Undersea & hyperbaric medicine : journal of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, Inc Volume: 32 ISSN: 1066-2936 ISO Abbreviation: Undersea Hyperb Med Publication Date: 2005 Mar-Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-06-01 Completed Date: 2005-06-27 Revised Date: 2007-11-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9312954 Medline TA: Undersea Hyperb Med Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 95-101 Citation Subset: IM; S |
Affiliation:
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Hyperbaric Medicine Unit, Subaquatic Safety Services, Cozumel, Mexico. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Abducens Nerve Diseases
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etiology* Ataxia / etiology Cysts / complications Decompression Sickness / complications* Diving / adverse effects Dizziness / etiology Humans Lung Diseases / complications Male Middle Aged Nausea / etiology Ophthalmoplegia / etiology* Sensation Disorders / etiology Syndrome |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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CA 16058/CA/NCI NIH HHS |
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