Eight-and-a-Half Syndrome

Eight-and-a-Half Syndrome

The combination of a facial (VII) nerve palsy with a one-and-a-half syndrome due to a pontine lesion has been labeled the eight-and-a-half syndrome. Patients may develop oculopalatal myoclonus months to years after the onset of the ocular motility problem.

References

Eggenberger EJ. Eight-and-a-half syndrome: One-and-a-half syndrome plus cranial nerve VII palsy. Journal of Neuro-ophthalmology1998; 18: 114-116
Wolin MJ, Trent RG, Lavin PJM, Cornblath WT. Oculopalatal myoclonus after the one-and-a-half syndrome with facial nerve palsy. Ophthalmology 1996; 103: 177-180

Cross References

Facial paresis; Myoclonus; One-and-a-half syndrome; Palatal myoclonus