Anatomical Aspects of the Trigeminal Artery
Author Information
Author(s): Bulbuc Ionuț, Iliescu Dan Marcel, Dina Constantin, Ionescu Constantin, Bordei Petru
Primary Institution: Ovidius University From Constanţa, Constanța, Romania
Hypothesis
What are the anatomical variations and clinical implications of the trigeminal artery?
Conclusion
The trigeminal artery is a rare anatomical variant that can have significant clinical implications during neurosurgical procedures.
Supporting Evidence
- The trigeminal artery is a rare variant found in only 0.35% of cases studied.
- All cases showed associated vascular anomalies, including basilar artery hypoplasia.
- Trigeminal artery can lead to clinical symptoms like hemicranias and diplopia.
Takeaway
The trigeminal artery is a special blood vessel in the brain that can sometimes cause problems, especially during surgeries.
Methodology
The study analyzed 3 cases of trigeminal artery found in 860 magnetic resonance angiographies.
Limitations
The study is based on a small sample size of only 3 cases.
Participant Demographics
All cases involved female patients aged 16 to 79.
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