Recurrent Sixth Nerve Palsy

Two children with recurrent VIth nerve palsy were treated. One child has had six recurrences after viral infections since 1985, and one episode showed signs of bilateral involvement. The patient ultimately required a resection of the lateral rectus muscle. The other child presented with a recurrent VIth nerve palsy following a measles-mumps-rubella immunization. Findings of the neurologic examination were normal in both of these children.