Presumed Partial Third Nerve Palsy after COVID-19 Vaccination: A Case Report

Document Type : Case Report

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1 Isfahan University of medical sciences, ophthalmology department

2 medical student , Medical School , Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences,Tehran, Iran

3 Assistant Professor, Ayatollah Kashani Hospital AND Department of Clinical Radiology, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran

4 Isfahan eye research center, Department of Ophthalmology, Isfahan University

5 Shahrekord university of medical sciences

6 Isfahan eye research center, Department of ophthalmology, Isfahan university of medical sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

Background: COVID-19 vaccination has been crucial in controlling the pandemic, yet it has been associated with various complications. Common mild adverse reactions include discomfort and swelling at the injection site, urticaria, rashes, fever, and headaches. Severe adverse events of special interest (AESI) have also been reported, such as facial nerve palsy, myelitis, ischemia, and cranial nerve palsies.
Methods: We report a 76-year-old patient with right partial third nerve palsy 20 days after receiving the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Laboratory tests and neuroimaging found no explanation for the patient's problem. The patient was followed up without medications and, over time, the patient's symptoms improved.
Conclusion: A notable case involved third nerve palsy following COVID-19 vaccination, highlighting the potential for neurological complications. While these severe reactions are rare, their occurrence emphasizes the need for continuous monitoring and research to ensure vaccine safety. Overall, the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks, but awareness of potential complications is essential for effective healthcare management.

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 42, Issue 775
3rd Week, September
September and October 2024
Pages 611-614

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  • Receive Date: 23 July 2024
  • Accept Date: 28 October 2024

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