See Also: cranial mononeuropathy vii(medicine)
cranial mononeuropathy vi(medicine)
cranial mononeuropathy III(medicine)
congenital megacolon(medicine)
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toxic megacolon(medicine)

cranial mononeuropathy III (medicine) and congenital megacolon (medicine)


cranial mononeuropathy III (medicine)


cranial mononeuropathy III


(compression type) A disorder involving vision changes and eyelid drooping associated with a decreased functioning of cranial nerve III. Damage is usually caused by compression of the nerves from localised lesions or a swelling in the area of the nerve.

Examples include cerebral aneurysms and tumours Symptoms include a drooping eyelid and double vision.

(diabetic type) A disorder involving vision changes and eyelid drooping associated with a decreased functioning of cranial nerve III as a complication of diabetes.

Symptoms include a drooping eyelid and double vision. Good control of blood sugars can reduce the incidence of this complication.


congenital megacolon (medicine)


congenital megacolon


A congenital condition which results in an enlarged and poorly functioning colon due to abnormal intestinal motility. These patients are at risk for intestinal obstruction. Constipation, vomiting, abdominal distention, poor weight gain, a retarded growth are common. Treatment include the use of a temporary colostomy with later resection of the affected portion of bowel.

Symptoms are eliminated in up to 90% of patients after surgery. Outcomes are better with early intervention.