Questions: What does a sixth nerve palsy look like, and what causes it?
Answer: A sixth nerve abducens palsy makes the eye turn medially, giving the eye a “crossed appearance.” This esotropia is worse when attempting to look toward the side of the lesion.
Abducens palsy can be caused by vasculitic processes like hypertension and diabetes. It can also occur in the setting of high intracranial pressure. A subtle abducens palsy can often be seen in cases of pseudotumor cerebri.
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I found out yesterday I have 6th nerve palsy.
I was told it should last 3 months then go away.
I hope this is so.
Comment by Neil Coutu — May 27, 2009 @ 2:21 am
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My husband has the same thing….we think due to a severe sinus infection?? Is there anything they can do?
Comment by Chris — June 11, 2009 @ 1:44 pm
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