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Eight-and-a-Half Syndrome

Eight-and-a-Half Syndrome IMAGES IN NEUROLOGY A Rare Pontine Neuro-ophthalmologic Syndrome 36-YEAR-OLD WOMAN was first described by Fisher in Hashomer, 52621 Israel (skaatalon presented with left 1967. It is usually caused by a single @gmail.com). gaze limitation and unilateral lesion of the paramedian Author Contributions: Study con- right eye limitation pontine reticular formation or the ab- cept and design: Huna-Baron. Analy- A of adduction with ducens nucleus (causing the conju- sis and interpretation of data: Skaat horizontal nystagmus on abduction gate gaze palsy), with interruption of and Huna-Baron. Drafting of the (one-and-a-half syndrome) in addi- internuclear fibers of the ipsilateral manuscript: Skaat. Critical revision of tion to a left-sided lower motor neu- medial longitudinal fasciculus after it the manuscript for important intellec- ron facial nerve palsy (Figure 1 and has crossed the midline (causing fail- tual content: Skaat and Huna- video [http://www.archneurol ure of adduction of the ipsilateral Baron. Administrative, technical, and .com]). Magnetic resonance imaging material support: Skaat. Study super- revealed an area of hyperintense vision: Skaat and Huna-Baron. Video available online at signal extending beyond and lateral Financial Disclosure: None re- www.archneurol.com to the paramedian pontine territory ported. and ventrally to the fourth ven- Online-Only Material: The video is eye). http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA Neurology American Medical Association

Eight-and-a-Half Syndrome

Skaat, Alon; Huna-Baron, Ruth
JAMA Neurology , Volume 69 (7) – Jul 1, 2012
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American Medical Association
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Copyright 2012 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS Restrictions Apply to Government Use.
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2168-6149
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2168-6157
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10.1001/archneurol.2011.2185
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22393168
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Abstract

IMAGES IN NEUROLOGY A Rare Pontine Neuro-ophthalmologic Syndrome 36-YEAR-OLD WOMAN was first described by Fisher in Hashomer, 52621 Israel (skaatalon presented with left 1967. It is usually caused by a single @gmail.com). gaze limitation and unilateral lesion of the paramedian Author Contributions: Study con- right eye limitation pontine reticular formation or the ab- cept and design: Huna-Baron. Analy- A of adduction with ducens nucleus (causing the conju- sis and interpretation of data: Skaat horizontal nystagmus on abduction gate gaze palsy), with interruption of and Huna-Baron. Drafting of the (one-and-a-half syndrome) in addi- internuclear fibers of the ipsilateral manuscript: Skaat. Critical revision of tion to a left-sided lower motor neu- medial longitudinal fasciculus after it the manuscript for important intellec- ron facial nerve palsy (Figure 1 and has crossed the midline (causing fail- tual content: Skaat and Huna- video [http://www.archneurol ure of adduction of the ipsilateral Baron. Administrative, technical, and .com]). Magnetic resonance imaging material support: Skaat. Study super- revealed an area of hyperintense vision: Skaat and Huna-Baron. Video available online at signal extending beyond and lateral Financial Disclosure: None re- www.archneurol.com to the paramedian pontine territory ported. and ventrally to the fourth ven- Online-Only Material: The video is eye).

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JAMA Neurology – American Medical Association

Published: Jul 1, 2012

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