Unilateral Ophthalmoplegia in Delirium Tremens Patient Due to Subdural Hematoma
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چکیده
Ophthalmoplegia or the paralysis of nerves supplying extraocular muscles can be due to numerous etiologies. In alcohol users, ophthalmoplegia might Wernicke's encephalopathy. A high dose thiamine should used with a index suspicion in such cases, but at same time, other life-threatening conditions not missed. Careful history taking, clinical features and neuro imaging guide identifying likely aetiology. Here, we present case isolated unilateral oculomotor nerve palsy subdural hematoma patient delirium tremens.
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Psychiatrist's Association of Nepal
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2091-2862', '2350-8949']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3126/jpan.v11i1.53874