Central nervous system
Central nervous system


Cranial mononeuropathy III - compression type

Alternative Names:

Third cranial nerve palsy; Oculomotor palsy



Prevention:
Prompt treatment of disorders that could compress the nerve may reduce the risk of developing cranial mononeuropathy III.


Review Date: 7/25/2002
Reviewed By: Joseph V. Campellone, M.D., Division of Neurology, Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center, Camden, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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