Abstract

PEREIRA, Carlos Umberto et al. Oculomotor Nerve: Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Features. Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac. [online]. 2012, vol.12, n.2, pp. 93-104. ISSN 1808-5210.

Introduction: Oculomotor nerve (OMN) palsy is a neurological deficit very frequently encountered in clinical practice. Injuries involving the OMN may be isolated or complex. In cases of isolated lesions the palsy may be complete or incomplete and may or may not preserve the pupillary function. a knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and pathologies involving the OMN is of fundamental importance. Methodology: This is a review article based on papers collected from the Medline/Pubmed, SCIeLO and LILaCS databases. Results: The present study is the result of the identification of articles relating to the oculomotor nerve. Conclusions: an evaluation of pupil diameter and exploration of the intrinsic and extrinsic motricity are essential in patients with impairment of the OMN. Neuroimaging is of help in the diagnosis of OMN palsy. Thus, a clinical correlation with the ophthalmologic findings is important in the location, management and prognosis of the lesion.

Keywords : Oculomotor nerve; Neuroanatomy; Clinical.