Congenital Anomaly of The Trochlear Nerve
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https://doi.org/10.51699/ijhsms.v4i2.458Keywords:
Nerve Trochlearis, Congenital Anomaly, Diplopia, Eye Muscles, Motor Nerve, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Diagnostics, Neuroimaging, HeadacheAbstract
The trochlear nerve (IV nerve) is the only motor nerve that originates in the posterior part of the brain and controls the eye muscles. Congenital anomalies of this nerve are usually associated with a violation of its normal anatomical location and function. Congenital anomalies of the trochlear nerve most often include a very short or altered length of the nerve, a gap in the path of entry into the brain, or a failure of the nerve to develop properly. This condition can cause impaired eye muscle movement, diplopia (double vision), or headache. The clinical presentation and diagnosis of congenital anomalies rely primarily on ophthalmologic evaluation and neuroimaging techniques. Timely diagnosis and treatment can provide significant improvement in many patients. The study and diagnosis of these anomalies is of great importance in the fields of neurology and ophthalmology.
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