Abducens nerve palsy: systemic causes
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Abducens nerve palsy: systemic causes. Diabetes, Hypertension, Arteriosclerosis, Giant cell arteritis (GCA), Anaemia. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Vascular risk factors
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Arteriosclerosis
- Giant cell arteritis (GCA)
- Anaemia
- Hyperhomocystinaemia
Viral causes
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Bacterial infections
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Fungal infections
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Medical causes
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Drug-induced
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Synonyms
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