Isolated abducens nerve palsy following neonatal hepatitis B vaccination

Dilraj Singh Grewal, Janice Lasky Zeid*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

We report a case of sudden-onset abducens nerve palsy in an otherwise healthy 8-day-old boy following neonatal hepatitis B vaccination. A complete workup, including magnetic resonance imaging of the brain and orbits revealed no abnormalities. The patient recovered fully, with no recurrence of the abducens nerve palsy despite receiving the full course of the hepatitis B vaccine as well as other recommended immunizations through 18 months of age. We review the literature regarding vaccination-induced abducens nerve palsy and discuss the possible mechanisms of injury.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)75-76
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of AAPOS
Volume18
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2014

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Ophthalmology

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