Eight-And-A-Half Syndrome Treated with Stem Cell Therapy: Are We There Yet? A Case Report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Eight-and-a-half syndrome is a rare neuro-ophthalmologic condition that is often caused by stroke and requires comprehensive ophthalmologic and neurologic management. Stem cell therapy has emerged as a novel and promising candidate approach for the treatment of stroke. This case highlights the potential of stem cell therapy in treating eight-and-a-half syndrome associated with ischemic stroke.

Case presentation

This report presents a 65-year-old male who has experienced double vision for 1 month before admission. Physical examination revealed slight esotropia, horizontal gaze palsy to the right side, incomplete adduction of the right eye, gaze-evoked nystagmus to the left side, and right-sided facial and limb weakness due to ischemic strokes. Visual field impair

SUBMITTER: Dewiputri S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12503839 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature