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Topic: Adult

Created on Thursday, August 24 2006 by jdmiles

Last modified on Thursday, August 24 2006.

 
        A) Lyme disease
 
        B) Pontine myolinolysis
 
        C) Multiple Sclerosis
 
        D) Infiltrating tumors
 
        E) Stroke
 

 

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This question was created on August 24, 2006 by jdmiles.
This question was last modified on August 24, 2006.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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A) Lyme disease

This answer is incorrect.

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

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B) Pontine myolinolysis

This answer is incorrect.

Pontine myolinolysisis a common cause of bilateral internuclear ophthalmoplegia. However, Multiple Sclerosis is a more common etiology.  (See References)

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C) Multiple Sclerosis

This answer is correct.

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

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D) Infiltrating tumors

This answer is incorrect.

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

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E) Stroke

This answer is incorrect.

Stroke is a common cause of internuclear ophthalmoplegia, particularly if it is unilateral. 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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Question ID: 2006082301
Question written by J. Douglas Miles, (C) 2006-2009, all rights reserved.
Created: 08/24/2006
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