Congenital loss of innervation to the extra-ocular muscles (EOMs) can have a profound effect on the target muscle. This has been well recognised in Duane's retraction syndrome. However, it has been ...

Preeclampsia-related neurological disorders are well established but have a broad spectrum of manifestations, from just headache to major events. Nevertheless, disorders of cranial nerves are rare in ...

A complex system of nerves and muscles enables the human eye to blink, gaze, and shift focus. The trochlear nerve is one of six cranial nerves that carry electrical impulses from the brain to the eye.

Cranial neuropathy occurs when there is damage to the cranial nerves in the brain or brain stem. Depending on the affected cranial nerve, people may experience different symptoms, such as weakness on ...

Sixth nerve palsy is a nerve disorder. When your sixth nerve isn't working properly, it causes problems with the movement of your eye. Sixth nerve palsy is also known as lateral rectus palsy. Palsy is ...

A "gene silencer" (technically known as small interfering RNA, or siRNA), locally delivered by nanoparticles embedded in an injectable gel produced through 3D printing, can switch off the defective ...

The case description for a Case Records of the Massachusetts General Hospital appears below. What is the diagnosis? Cast your vote. The correct diagnosis, along with the full description of the case ...

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 ...