Duane retraction syndrome (DRS): classification

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Duane retraction syndrome (DRS): classification. Absent or limited abduction with normal adduction. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

DRS Type I: features

  • Absent or limited abduction with normal adduction
  • Absent or hypoplastic abducens nerve
  • Enlargement of the oculomotor nerve
  • Hypoplasia of the superior oblique muscle (SOM)
  • Lateral rectus innervated by an aberrant oculomotor nerve branch

DRS Type II: features

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DRS Type III: features

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