The cochlear nerve, also known as part of the vestibulocochlear or auditory nerve, is a sensory nerve responsible for hearing. It travels from the cochlea, a spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear, ...

Preeclampsia-related neurological disorders are well established but have a broad spectrum of manifestations, from just headache to major events. Nevertheless, disorders of cranial nerves are rare in ...

The cranial nerves are a set of twelve pairs of nerves that travel to and from the brain. Each has a different function. For example, the olfactory nerve is essential for detecting smells. The ...

What is Bell’s palsy? Bell’s palsy (paralysis) is also called idiopathic seventh cranial nerve palsy. When we say idiopathic, it means that the cause may not be well known. When we say cranial nerves, ...

Cranial neuropathy occurs when there is damage to the cranial nerves in the brain or brain stem. Depending on the affected cranial nerve, people may experience different symptoms, such as weakness on ...