Management of traumatic isolated unilateral oculomotor nerve palsy in the emergency department and literature review

Cranial nerve (CN) lesions are observed due to congenital, infectious, neoplastic formations, migraine and head trauma. Along with the patient's age, clinical findings neuroradiological imaging studies guide diagnosis. A 57-year-old female patient was brought emergency room (ER) by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) a motor vehicle accident. No medical history. She conscious, cooperative orientated. Vital were normal. had ptosis in left eye, loss direct light reflex, restricted medial movements mydriasis determined. Radiological examination is The hospitalized diagnosis of isolated 3rd cranial palsy (OCNP). Isolated OCNP rare condition usually secondary major In addition to, there may be unilateral without any evidence neuroimaging abnormality. physicians should vigilant such cases that perform detailed neurological follow-up for complaints.