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Abducens nerve palsy (ANP), though uncommon, is of particular interest due to its association with both intracranial and systemic pathologies. We present the case of a 16\u2010year\u2010old male who developed isolated left ANP of presumed infectious\u2010inflammatory origin. Initial neurological and ophthalmological assessments revealed esotropia and marked abduction deficit without other cranial nerve involvement. Brain magnetic resonance imaging showed enhancement of the left abducens nerve consistent with neuritis, while cerebrospinal fluid analysis and initial laboratory investigations were unremarkable. Serological testing revealed low\u2010positive IgM for\n                    <jats:italic>Mycoplasma pneumoniae<\/jats:italic>\n                    ,\n                    <jats:italic>Chlamydia pneumoniae<\/jats:italic>\n                    , Herpes simplex virus (HSV)\u20101\/2, and\n                    <jats:italic>Borrelia burgdorferi<\/jats:italic>\n                    , while polymerase chain reaction for HSV and Borrelia were negative. The patient was treated with corticosteroids, antibiotics, and antivirals, showing mild improvement in eye mobility, and follow\u2010up imaging revealed resolution of the inflammatory changes. Despite persistent low IgM positivity in subsequent tests, the patient fully recovered within 6\u2009months. Although the exact etiology remains unclear, the combination of clinical response and serological findings suggests a possible infectious or immune\u2010mediated process. This case underscores the diagnostic complexity of pediatric ANP and highlights the importance of considering a broad differential diagnosis and using a multidisciplinary approach in management. 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