Isolated Palsies of Cranial Nerves III, IV, and VI

Paul W. Brazis

doi:10.1055/s-0028-1124019

Seminars in Neurology, Table of Contents

Semin Neurol 2009; 29(1): 014-028
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1124019

Isolated Palsies of Cranial Nerves III, IV, and VI

Paul W. Brazis¹

¹Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida

Abstract

ABSTRACT

In this article, isolated palsies of cranial nerves III, IV, and VI are addressed. After discussion of the pertinent clinical anatomy of cranial nerves III, IV, and VI, the isolated involvement of each of these oculomotor nerves is defined. Based on a review of the literature, methods of evaluation and follow-up of patients presenting with diplopia from lesions of these cranial nerves are presented.

KEYWORDS

Oculomotor nerve - trochlear nerve - abducens nerve - diplopia - cranial nerve palsy

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