Cranial Mononeuropathy III - Diabetic Type
Alternate Names : Diabetic Third Nerve Palsy
Definition
Cranial mononeuropathy III is a complication of diabetes caused by damage to the third cranial nerve, which leads to double vision and eyelid drooping,
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Cranial mononeuropathy III - diabetic type is a mononeuropathy, which means that only one nerve is damaged. It involves the third cranial (oculomotor) nerve, which is one of the cranial nerves that controls eye movement. This type of damage is usually associated with diabetic neuropathy.
Cranial mononeuropathy III is the most common cranial nerve disorder in diabetics.
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