Recurrent sixth nerve palsy in childhood ophthalmoplegic migraine: A case report

Ophthalmoplegic migraine is a rare disorder characterized by childhood onset recurrent attacks of migraineous headaches with paresis of ocular cranial nerves. The third cranial nerve is commonly involved. Involvement of fourth and sixth cranial nerve is uncommon. We present a child with opthalmoplegic migraine with recurrent sixth cranial nerve palsy on two occasions.

Total external ophthalmoplegia induced by phenytoin: a case report and review of literature.

A 28-year-old male developed total external ophthalmoplegia following oral administration of phenytoin. The case is reported and its significance is discussed.