Isolated palsies of cranial nerves III, IV, and VI

Semin Neurol. 2009 Feb;29(1):14-28. doi: 10.1055/s-0028-1124019. Epub 2009 Feb 12.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abducens Nerve / anatomy & histology
  • Abducens Nerve / pathology
  • Abducens Nerve / physiopathology*
  • Abducens Nerve Diseases / diagnosis
  • Abducens Nerve Diseases / etiology
  • Abducens Nerve Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Oculomotor Nerve / anatomy & histology
  • Oculomotor Nerve / pathology
  • Oculomotor Nerve / physiopathology*
  • Oculomotor Nerve Diseases / diagnosis
  • Oculomotor Nerve Diseases / etiology
  • Oculomotor Nerve Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Paralysis / diagnosis
  • Paralysis / etiology
  • Paralysis / physiopathology*
  • Trochlear Nerve / anatomy & histology
  • Trochlear Nerve / pathology
  • Trochlear Nerve / physiopathology*
  • Trochlear Nerve Diseases / diagnosis
  • Trochlear Nerve Diseases / etiology
  • Trochlear Nerve Diseases / physiopathology*