Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is a form of progressive
intracranial hemorrhage, typically associated with cases of
trauma. The manifestation of this
comorbidity with
abducens palsy is a rare finding. The present
work aims to describe the case of an
adult patient with
abducens nerve palsy as a manifestation of CSDH.
Chronic subdural hematoma is most commonly found in
elderly patients, with systemic
hypertension as amanifestation. The relation with the
sixth cranial nerve is unusual and draws
attention to the case reported. In addition, the
prognosis is positive, since
trepanation and
drainage surgery was performed, as it is recommended in the
literature.