Presumed 3rd nerve palsy following Bacillus Calmette — Guerin (BCG) vaccination
https://doi.org/10.21516/2072-0076-2025-18-3-110-112
Abstract
A 60-year-old male presented with a history of binocular diplopia with decreased vision and drooping of the right upper eyelid. He had received a routine BCG vaccination one day prior to his symptoms. Though no association between the two events could be made, this case highlights the need for further studies in this regard.
About the Authors
Anubhav Chauhan
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College and Hospital
India
India
Anubhav Chauhan — M.S. ophthalmology, assistant professor, department of ophthalmology
Nerchowk, Dist. Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, 175008
Deepak Kumar Sharma
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College and Hospital
India
India
Deepak Kumar Sharma — M.S. Ophthalmology, associate professor, department of ophthalmology
Nerchowk, Dist. Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, 175008
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Chauhan A., Sharma D.K. Presumed 3rd nerve palsy following Bacillus Calmette — Guerin (BCG) vaccination. Russian Ophthalmological Journal. 2025;18(3):110-112. https://doi.org/10.21516/2072-0076-2025-18-3-110-112
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