Objective:

To investigate the clinical association factors for third, fourth, and sixth cranial nerve palsies, including demographic characteristics and impact on all-cause mortality.

Approach:

Key Findings:

• Mean age was 63.5 years for CN III, 57.6 years for CN IV, and 60 years for CN VI palsy groups.
• Higher prevalence of diabetes mellitus and hypertension in CN III and VI cohorts compared to CN IV and non-palsy patients.
• Significant differences in comorbidities and laboratory parameters among the CN III, IV, and VI cohorts.

Interpretation:

The study highlights demographic and clinical differences among cranial nerve palsy groups, with implications for understanding underlying risk factors.

Limitations:

• Retrospective nature may introduce bias.
• Potential confounding factors not fully controlled despite propensity score matching.

Conclusion:

The findings provide insights into the demographic characteristics and comorbidities associated with cranial nerve palsies.

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