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Improvement in Unilateral Horizontal Gaze Palsy Caused by Middle Cerebral Artery Infarction with Traditional Korean Medicine: Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: This case report describes the clinical improvement in unilateral horizontal gaze palsy caused by middle cerebral artery infarction following traditional Korean medicine treatment.Case Report: A patient with right M1 segment occlusion of the middle cerebral artery exhibited left horizontal gaze palsy, hemiparesis, facial palsy, and dysarthria. At admission, both eyes showed limited conjugate movement to the left. Treatment included daily acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and Bouyang Huanwu-tang three times daily. Gaze improvement was assessed using photographic analysis by measuring the ratio between pupil deviation and half of the scleral exposure width. By hospital day 16, the horizontal gaze palsy had completely resolved.Conclusion: Traditional Korean medicine may be beneficial for treating horizontal gaze palsy associated with cerebral infarction.

Source: The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine

DOI: 10.22246/jikm.2025.46.3.534

Authors: Hyo-jeong Lee, Sun-woo Kwon, Yi-jae Kwon, Jung-eun Lee

Institution: Dongshin Korean Medicine Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies

Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4412538240