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February 26, 2026TNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research0 citationsOpen Access

A Rare Case of Bilateral Sixth Nerve Palsy Secondary to Neurocysticercosis

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MKMahesh KumarTEThamizhkodi ElamuruganMSMahesh Kumar Shanmugam

Key Points

  • This report aims to present an unusual case of bilateral sixth nerve palsy caused by neurocysticercosis.
  • Description of a case involving an adult patient
  • Detailed clinical examination and assessment
  • Imaging studies to identify the cysts in the dorsal pons
  • Bilateral sixth nerve palsy observed in the patient
  • Cysticercosis identified as the underlying cause
  • Highlight of the rare presentation and specific CNS location

Abstract

Abstract Neurocysticercosis is the most common parasitic infection of the central nervous system. It is one of the leading causes of adult-onset epilepsy worldwide. We report a case of bilateral sixth nerve palsy secondary to neurocysticercosis involving the dorsal pons. This case report highlights the uncommon location of cysticercosis and the rare presentation of bilateral sixth nerve palsy.

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Kumar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699fe3f995ddcd3a253e8158https://doi.org/10.4103/tjosr.tjosr_75_21
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