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Created on Thursday, August 24 2006 by jdmiles

Last modified on Thursday, August 24 2006.

What is the most common cause of bilateral internuclear ophthalmoplegia?

 
        A) Multiple Sclerosis
 
        B) Lyme disease
 
        C) Intracranial hemorrhage
 
        D) Infiltrating tumors
 
        E) Wernicke disease
 

 


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A) Multiple Sclerosis

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Multiple Sclerosis is the most common cause of bilateral internuclear ophthalmoplegia  (See References)

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B) Lyme disease

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This is not a common cause of internuclear ophthalmoplegia.  (See References)

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C) Intracranial hemorrhage

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This is not a common cause of bilateral internuclear ophthalmoplegia.  (See References)

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D) Infiltrating tumors

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Infiltrating tumors can cause bilateral internuclear ophthalmoplegia. However, Multiple Sclerosis is a more common etiology.  (See References)

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E) Wernicke disease

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Wernicke disease is also a common cause of bilateral internuclear ophthalmoplegia. However, Multiple Sclerosis is a more common etiology.  (See References)

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References:

1. Victor, M., and Ropper, A.H. (2001). Adams and Victor's Principles of Neurology, 7th Edition. McGraw-Hill, New York. Pp. 289.
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