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The Use of Baclofen to Control Vertical Nystagmus in a Patient with Advanced Glioma: A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Nystagmus, characterized by involuntary eye movements, can arise from several causes, with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo being the most prevalent. Additionally, central lesions such as tumors may also induce nystagmus. This case report describes the amelioration of vertical nystagmus in a patient with advanced glioma after treatment with the GABAergic drug baclofen.

Source: The Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care

DOI: 10.14475/jhpc.2024.27.4.177

Authors: Luma Alfraihat, Sami Ayed Alshammary, Hassan Yousef Alghar

Institution: King Fahd Medical City

Language: English

Topic: Vestibular and auditory disorders

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4405154661

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