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Cranial mononeuropathy III - diabetic type - Symptom

Alternative Names

Diabetic third nerve palsy; Pupil-sparing third cranial nerve palsy

Symptoms:

  • Double vision that comes on quickly
  • Drooping of one eyelid
  • Pain in head or behind eye

Signs and tests:

An examination of the eyes will determine whether only the third nerve is affected or if other nerves have also been damaged. Signs may include:

  • Eyes that are not aligned (dysconjugate gaze)
  • Normal or abnormal pupil reaction

In some cases, it may not be clear if the nerve damage is due to diabetes or some other cause, such as an aneurysm. Tests to rule out other causes may include:

  • Reviewed last on: 2/13/2008
  • Luc Jasmin, MD, PhD, Departments of Anatomy & Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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