Diagnostic challenges in a case of an isolated third nerve palsy
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was admitted to our hospital for an additional workup. Until then speech difficulties had diminished, but he reported occasional vague pain localized to the right mandibular angle, especially during head movements. There was no history of neck trauma or manipulation or vigorous exercise. Neurological examination revealed only right HNP with ipsilateral atrophy ( fig. 1 ) without signs of other ...
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عنوان ژورنال: American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
سال: 2020
ISSN: 2451-9936
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2020.100585