One of the most feared causes of acute oculomotor nerve palsy is compression of a growing aneurysm, usually in the posterior communicating artery, with imminent threat of rupture. Isolated complete ...

Isolated third cranial nerve palsies in head trauma patients can be the result of direct or indirect damage to the oculomotor nerve. They are usually associated with severe head trauma. We reported a ...

The third cranial nerve (CN III) is commonly called the oculomotor nerve. This nerve enables many vital eye movements and works with other cranial nerves to transmit sensations to your brain.

The oculomotor nerve also innervates the upper eyelid and provides the ... Acoustic neuroma (tumour) is a pathology causing compression of the vestibulocochlear nerve that results in symptoms ...

Migraine surgery seeks to relieve nerve compression at trigger sites in the head and neck, researchers explained. This pressure is thought to contribute to headaches. Neurologists assessing ...

Causes include ischemia, aneurysmal compression, infection, inflammation, neoplasia, uncal herniation, and trauma, which may arise from neurosurgical procedures. Patients with acute oculomotor nerve ...

For example, leg cramping may be a sign of dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, nutritional deficiencies, muscle fatigue, poor blood flow, nerve compression, and/or medication side effects ...

Anatomical variations of the oculomotor nerve are rare. The most common one results in a condition called congenital oculomotor palsy. It's caused by compression of the nerve at the junction of the ...

Ulnar nerve entrapment is an injury to a nerve that runs through the arm into the fingers on the outside of the hand. It commonly occurs at or near the elbow. While ulnar nerve entrapment is ...