Periodic alternating nystagmus (PAN)

Evidence-based neurology checklist on periodic alternating nystagmus (pan): Clinical features This is nystagmus recurring in cycles There are transitional phases between the left and right beating phases It may be congenital or acquired Central causes Peripheral causes Treatment

Clinical features

  • This is nystagmus recurring in cycles
  • There are transitional phases between the left and right beating phases
  • It may be congenital or acquired

Central causes

Peripheral causes

Treatment

References

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